Creative-fueled, future-driven, independent studio. More info: https://linktr.ee/BlackbirdInteractive.com
Vancouver, British Columbia
Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent studio - behind such games as Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and the upcoming Homeworld 3, Minecraft Legends, and Crossfire: Legion. Founded by Rob Cunningham, Yossarian King, and Aaron Kambeitz in 2010, the award-winning Vancouver studio boast its own internal CG cinematics department, led by the founder of Pixar Canada, and has also been involved in various game-adjacent projects over the years - such as Project Eagle with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other initiatives with the eatART Foundation and Sanctuary AI. BBI was listed among the fastest growing Canadian companies by revenue in 2020 and 2021 by The Globe and Mail and Deloitte. https://linktr.ee/BlackbirdInteractive.com
Remote · Canada
Design and implement core gameplay systems including movement, interactions, and progression using C++ and Blueprints. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype mechanics while optimizing performance and stability across platforms.
Remote · Canada
Lead the technical direction and implementation of AI features, NPCs, and gameplay systems for a new original game in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure AI performance, maintainability, and a polished player experience.
Remote · Canada
Drive the technical direction and execution of a new original game, bootstrapping the project and establishing engineering pipelines. Lead the implementation of core gameplay systems, AI, and delivery pipelines while mentoring other engineers.
On-site
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. Our studio operates as a remote-first workplace, offering flexible work arrangements. At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada. We are building a talent pool for future Rendering Engineers (intermediate or senior)…