Intermediate Gameplay Software Engineer (Proprietary Engine) at Blackbirdinteractive

Blackbirdinteractive

Vancouver, BC, Canada·1w ago

Mid LevelFull-timeC++ReactGitAI

Salary Range

CA$95,000 - CA$135,000 /year

About the Role

We are looking for an intermediate gameplay engineer to join Blackbird Interactive, an independent game studio focused on creating world-class IPs and original content. This role involves crafting core player experiences in a proprietary engine, with a focus on building DLC content for an established AAA universe.

Key Responsibilities

→Implement quest mechanics, gameplay systems, and progression features in collaboration with designers, artists, and animators
→Design and implement player-facing systems such as movement, combat, traversal, interactions, and progression using C++ and in-house frameworks
→Build and maintain quest-driven systems and content flows, including state management, triggers, scripted events, and progression logic
→Create modular, data-driven gameplay systems that support rapid iteration and scale across PC and console platforms
→Work closely with design, animation, and audio teams to prototype mechanics and refine experiences through playtesting
→Profile and optimize gameplay systems to meet performance and memory budgets

Requirements

✓3+ years of professional experience using C++ with a strong focus on gameplay systems
✓Experience working in a proprietary engine environment is a plus
✓Hold a BSc in Computer Science or a college diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field
✓Have shipped at least one commercial game, DLC, or major post-launch update featuring gameplay contributions
✓Comfortable working in content-heavy codebases and troubleshooting complex quest and progression bugs
✓Passionate about prototyping, polish, and tight player control and feedback loops
✓Communicate clearly and value cross-functional collaboration
✓Comfortable with Perforce, Git, or similar version control systems and modern profiling and debugging tools