Unreal 5 Senior Backend Engineer | Multiplayer FPS
About the role
YOU
- Value continuous improvement and growth
- Have solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Excel working with diverse, collaborative and agile teams
- Consistently maintain high level quality in your craftmanship
- Seeking an environment that is trust-based, data-driven and autonomous
THE TEAM
We are building a centralized team in beautiful Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Join some cool humans doing some cool stuff!
THE PROJECT
Join industry veterans from Call of Duty, Halo, and Bioshock creating revolutionary! Develop cutting-edge extraction shooter mechanics, player-owned economies, and comprehensive creator tools. Work on groundbreaking Web3 integration while maintaining premium gameplay standards. Shape true digital ownership experiences that empower global gaming communities.
️ What You'll Do
- Drive architecture design and implementation of high-performance backend solutions
- Build full-stack features from data layer to client API
- Maintain and improve scalable, reliable, and efficient systems
- Implement server authority with client prediction and reconciliation
- Collaborate with world-class designers and developers to shape the game
- Identify and advocate for improvements to our development process
Systems your work impacts
Architect backend systems for our Unreal Engine 5 competitive multiplayer experience. Shape groundbreaking Web3 integration while maintaining premium gameplay standards that empower global gaming communities.
- Hit detection and core combat
- Advanced AI state machines and complex inventory replication
- Loot spawn management and persistent player data with reputation tracking
- Gameplay ability systems, session management and matchmaking
- True digital ownership experiences through Web3 integration
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development with strong full-stack focus
- Expertise in NodeJS, Kubernetes, and AWS
- Bachelor's/Master's in CS or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication for cross-discipline collaboration
Bonus Points
- Experience with game backend platforms (PlayFab, AccelByte, Pragma, GameLift)
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and game development
- Knowledge of RESTful/real-time APIs and microservice architecture
- CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions
- Startup or fast-paced environment background
Please note that though we are a globally distributed team, this is a Hybrid work-model role based out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada and candidates based in the city/province will be given priority
About Ironbelly Studios
Ironbelly Studios is comprised of a talented, passionate and dedicated number of game developers from all corners of the globe. Our focus is on creating high quality entertainment experiences as well as providing outsourcing services at a fraction of the cost seen elsewhere.
Unreal 5 Senior Backend Engineer | Multiplayer FPS
About the role
YOU
- Value continuous improvement and growth
- Have solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Excel working with diverse, collaborative and agile teams
- Consistently maintain high level quality in your craftmanship
- Seeking an environment that is trust-based, data-driven and autonomous
THE TEAM
We are building a centralized team in beautiful Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Join some cool humans doing some cool stuff!
THE PROJECT
Join industry veterans from Call of Duty, Halo, and Bioshock creating revolutionary! Develop cutting-edge extraction shooter mechanics, player-owned economies, and comprehensive creator tools. Work on groundbreaking Web3 integration while maintaining premium gameplay standards. Shape true digital ownership experiences that empower global gaming communities.
️ What You'll Do
- Drive architecture design and implementation of high-performance backend solutions
- Build full-stack features from data layer to client API
- Maintain and improve scalable, reliable, and efficient systems
- Implement server authority with client prediction and reconciliation
- Collaborate with world-class designers and developers to shape the game
- Identify and advocate for improvements to our development process
Systems your work impacts
Architect backend systems for our Unreal Engine 5 competitive multiplayer experience. Shape groundbreaking Web3 integration while maintaining premium gameplay standards that empower global gaming communities.
- Hit detection and core combat
- Advanced AI state machines and complex inventory replication
- Loot spawn management and persistent player data with reputation tracking
- Gameplay ability systems, session management and matchmaking
- True digital ownership experiences through Web3 integration
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development with strong full-stack focus
- Expertise in NodeJS, Kubernetes, and AWS
- Bachelor's/Master's in CS or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication for cross-discipline collaboration
Bonus Points
- Experience with game backend platforms (PlayFab, AccelByte, Pragma, GameLift)
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and game development
- Knowledge of RESTful/real-time APIs and microservice architecture
- CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions
- Startup or fast-paced environment background
Please note that though we are a globally distributed team, this is a Hybrid work-model role based out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada and candidates based in the city/province will be given priority
About Ironbelly Studios
Ironbelly Studios is comprised of a talented, passionate and dedicated number of game developers from all corners of the globe. Our focus is on creating high quality entertainment experiences as well as providing outsourcing services at a fraction of the cost seen elsewhere.