Senior/Intermediate Platforms Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

Blackbird Interactive(27 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeMedior$84,261 - $112,296 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Intermediate Platforms Engineer will help ship Unreal Engine 5 games across modern console platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The role focuses on maintaining and integrating platform features, ensuring stability and compliance, and managing builds across platforms. This position sits at the intersection of engine/platform technology and game teams, supporting smooth delivery of multi-platform titles. The role is remote-friendly within Canada with required overlap with Pacific Time.

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Required Skills

Unreal Engine
C++ Programming
Console Development
Platform Support
Build Engineering
Release Engineering
Performance Optimization
Memory Optimization
Profiling Tools
Certification Compliance

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Qualifications

BSc in Computer Science
College Diploma in Software Engineering
College Diploma in Game Programming

About Blackbird Interactive

blackbirdinteractive.com

Blackbird Interactive is a Vancouver-based game studio founded by industry veterans that develops narrative-driven strategy and simulation games with high technical fidelity. The studio is best known for reviving the Homeworld franchise with Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and for the physics-driven ship‑salvage simulator Hardspace: Shipbreaker. Blackbird builds both original IP and collaborative projects, emphasizing strong worldbuilding, realistic physics, and player-focused tools. Their work is noted for combining cinematic storytelling with robust engineering and technical innovation.