???? Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer - Multiplayer FPS

Montreal

Offre publiée le 2025-09-13

Ironbelly Studios

Job Description

Job Description

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 multiplayer 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 multiplayer 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!