Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a four-day work week as well as supporting in-studio, remote, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.

Blackbird Interactive is looking for a strong developer to assist gameplay development on a major Unreal project. Do you know how to get things done? Can you work with designers and artists to understand and implement what they need? We are looking for a talented team player eager to be a key part of our engineering team.

Responsibilities

Develop gameplay systems and features with an emphasis on presentation and player interaction such as input and locomotion, cameras, animation triggers, etc.
Work closely with designers to understand and refine design intentions via prototypes and rapid iteration.
Collaborate continuously with design, art and technical teams to define requirements and iteratively build solutions.
Interact with other engineers to improve the whole technical team and process.
Assess requirements and provide effort estimates to guide an evolving development plan.
Embrace and help improve our engineering practices for solid design, testing, and implementation.

Requirements

5+ years of proven game development experience.2+ years of experience with UnrealStrong understanding of modern C++.
Self-direction and a proven ability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment.
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Pluses

Experience shipping AAA games on multiple platforms.
Experience with Unity 3D or other similar full-featured game engines.
Strategy game development experience.
Desktop / Console development experience.
Demonstrated passion for games and technology.

Vacation & Extras

4-day, 32-hour work week for all full-time staff
Mentorship program
Skunkworks internal game jam program
4 weeks paid vacation per year
11 paid stat holidays
3 paid days per year for professional development
December holiday studio closure (extra paid time off!)
Comprehensive health/dental benefits from day 1
Life insurance
$300 Healthcare Spending Account per annum
RRSP matching up to $1500
Profit-sharing bonus program

If applying for an artistic role, please provide a link to your portfolio and/or demo reel.

Any questions about the role and/or accessibility requests can be sent to: [email protected]

Unfortunately, we cannot reply to everyone. Only successful applicants will be contacted about the next steps. Thank you for your understanding.

If you are interested in the role, please apply even if your experience and skills don’t perfectly match our ideal credentials. We are committed to inclusion and especially encourage members of historically marginalized communities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. BBI does not discriminate against applicants based on gender, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

Our work takes place on the stolen, unceded and traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.