• Job Description

  Req#: d9a76d12-977a-41fa-ae8a-a646e92de331
  Employer Industry: Video Game Development
  
  Why consider this job opportunity:
  - Salary up to $135,000 per year
  - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a creative and innovative studio
  - Flexible remote work arrangements available within Canada
  - Implementation of a four-day work week to promote work-life balance
  - Collaborative and supportive work environment with cross-disciplinary teamwork
  - Chance to contribute to high-quality AAA game content and player experiences
  
  What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
  - Design and implement player-facing systems such as movement, combat, and progression using C++ and in-house frameworks
  - Build and maintain quest-driven systems, including state management and scripted events to enhance story delivery
  - Create modular, data-driven gameplay systems that support rapid iteration across PC and console platforms
  - Collaborate closely with design, animation, and audio teams to prototype mechanics and refine experiences through playtesting
  - Profile and optimize gameplay systems to ensure performance and stability, contributing to debugging and fixing live content issues
  
  What is Required (Qualifications):
  - Minimum of 3 years of professional experience using C++ with a focus on gameplay systems
  - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field
  - Experience shipping at least one commercial game, DLC, or major post-launch update featuring your gameplay contributions
  - Ability to work in content-heavy codebases and troubleshoot complex gameplay bugs
  - Familiarity with version control systems such as Perforce or Git
  
  How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
  - Experience building or extending gameplay frameworks, including animation and physics-driven interactions
  - Familiarity with AI systems for enemy or companion behaviors, including state machines and behavior trees
  
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• About the company

  Blackbird Interactive is a Canadian video game development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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