Blackbird Interactive
Lead Software Engineer, Platform and Console Systems (Proprietary C++ Engine)
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Job Description
- Req#: 9e6b9e48-0219-44e9-bca1-7775dd4b7891
Employer Industry: Video Game Development
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $180,000
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a creative and innovative studio
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options within Canada
- Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on mentorship and team success
- Implementing a four-day work week for improved work-life balance
- Chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a talented team in the gaming industry
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead the porting and hardening of a proprietary AAA game engine for current-gen consoles, ensuring performance and stability
- Own the platform and console roadmap for core engine-facing systems across PC and consoles
- Drive engine-level performance improvements, focusing on memory efficiency and scalability
- Architect and optimize memory systems, including allocators and streaming heaps
- Partner with cross-discipline teams to align features and content goals with platform constraints
What is Required (Qualifications):
- 5+ years of professional game development or performance-critical systems experience
- Expert-level modern C++ and systems debugging skills, including multithreading and profiling-driven optimization
- Deep understanding of console constraints and performance fundamentals
- Track record of shipping or supporting production console titles
- Strong ownership mindset with a focus on maintainable solutions and team success
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Shipped at least one title on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo hardware
- Hands-on expertise with custom allocators and memory tagging
- Proven experience with streaming and async loading systems
- Experience with job systems and frame-time stability work
- Strong familiarity with platform profiling workflows and internal diagnostics
#VideoGameDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #GameEngine #RemoteWork #CareerGrowthAbout the company
Blackbird Interactive is a Canadian video game development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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