Ironbelly Studios  is seeking a Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer to join our 20+ person team of senior decorated industry veterans in  Montreal  (Hybrid - 1-2 days/week in office).

The Studio  With 300+ past projects under our belt, Ironbelly Studios has the experience and expertise to deliver blockbuster gaming experiences.

The Mission 🎯  Help us bring our intensely competitive hardcore extraction shooter to completion. Built in Unreal Engine 5 for PC, this title targets veteran FPS players who demand tactical depth, responsive controls, and solid networking performance.

Your Impact

• Implement and refine gameplay mechanics within our established UE5 framework
• Optimize performance for competitive multiplayer experiences
• Debug and resolve complex gameplay issues in a mature codebase
• Collaborate with designers and artists to polish existing game systems
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality standards
• Work with QA to identify and resolve gameplay-related bugs

Core Systems You'll Master

• Server authority with client prediction and reconciliation
• Weapon trace mechanics and projectile simulation with material penetration
• Advanced AI state machines
• Complex inventory replication and loot spawn management
• Persistent player data with reputation tracking
• Session management and matchmaking

You Bring

• 5+ years of professional Unreal Engine development (UE4/UE5)
• Strong C++ programming skills with focus on gameplay systems
• Experience developing shooters (weapon systems, player movement, combat mechanics)
• 2+ shipped commercial games, preferably shooters
• Proficiency with multiplayer networking and client-server architecture
• Backend infrastructure integration experience
• Performance profiling and optimization expertise

Bonus Points

• Experience with extraction or tactical shooters
• Knowledge of competitive multiplayer challenges
• Familiarity with anti-cheat systems and server authority

Ready to ship something legendary?  Apply now and join us in Montreal!