Programmer III - Game Engine Systems Developer

Jobgether • Canada

Remote

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AI Summary

Design, implement, and optimize core gameplay and engine systems using C++ in a collaborative game development environment. Work across AI, UI, physics, graphics, and internal tools to ensure high performance and stability. Requires 5+ years of professional software development experience with Unreal Engine and strong systems thinking.

Key Highlights

5+ years professional software development with C++

2+ years Unreal Engine experience

Design and optimize AI, UI, physics, graphics systems

Collaborate with design, art, QA, and production teams

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain features across multiple game and engine subsystems including AI, UI, physics, character systems, graphics, and internal tools

Build and optimize highly performant, scalable systems that meet technical, design, and production requirements

Collaborate closely with QA and technical leadership to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system defects and ensure stability across builds

Participate in technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and codebase evolution alongside senior engineers

Provide feedback on technical documentation and contribute to improving internal development practices and standards

Support junior developers through guidance, informal mentorship, and assistance with tools and workflow issues

Break down complex technical work into structured tasks and deliver independently on assigned development responsibilities

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Technical Skills Required

C++ Unreal Engine 3D mathematics performance optimization debugging techniques

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Group RRSP with employer matching

Fully remote work flexibility

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Nice to Have

Experience with Unity

Experience with proprietary engines

Experience with console development

Familiarity or interest in AI-assisted development workflows

Job Description

This role sits within a collaborative game development environment where you will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of core gameplay and engine systems. You will work across multiple disciplines—including design, art, QA, and production—to build robust and high-performance features that support both internal teams and external partners. The work spans a wide range of systems such as AI, UI, physics, graphics, and engine tools, requiring both depth in C++ and strong systems thinking. You will be part of a culture that values technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. In addition to building features, you will help ensure system stability, performance, and usability through debugging, optimization, and collaboration. This is a hands-on role where your contributions directly shape gameplay experiences and development workflows.

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