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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Game Tech Lead (UE5 / Multiplayer Systems) based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to lead the engineering vision of a next-generation immersive multiplayer platform powered by Unreal Engine 5. The professional will drive the development of advanced gameplay systems, multiplayer architecture, and scalable online experiences. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver high-quality interactive environments. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, creative, production, and technical teams in a fast-paced product environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of game development, networking, and performance optimization while mentoring technical talent. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of large-scale virtual experiences and contribute to innovative gaming technologies. \n
Accountabilities: Lead the technical implementation of gameplay systems using Unreal Engine 5, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions. Architect, develop, and maintain multiplayer systems, networking solutions, and server-side gameplay infrastructure. Establish engineering best practices, improve code quality, and support long-term technical scalability. Optimize runtime performance across gameplay features and multiplayer environments. Collaborate with technical artists, designers, and creative teams to build efficient production workflows. Support cloud-based interactive experiences and scalable online platforms. Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the overall engineering direction. Partner with production teams and stakeholders to align technical execution with project objectives. Requirements: Extensive experience with Unreal Engine 5 and game development technologies. Advanced programming skills in C++ and Blueprints. Proven experience designing, developing, and launching multiplayer gameplay systems. Strong understanding of networking concepts, dedicated servers, and online game infrastructure. Experience with gameplay architecture, system design, and performance optimization. Experience integrating game clients with backend services such as identity, inventory, commerce, matchmaking, social systems, or similar platforms. Strong technical leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers and guiding development teams. Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, art, and production disciplines. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Experience with cloud-streamed experiences, persistent online worlds, live systems, or immersive virtual platforms is considered a plus. Background in technical prototyping or platform-level engineering is a differentiator. Benefits: Fully remote work opportunity. Comprehensive benefits program focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Unlimited flexible time off. Personalized career development roadmap. Access to professional training and educational opportunities. Opportunity to work on innovative multiplayer and immersive gaming technologies. Collaborative environment that values creativity, teamwork, and continuous growth. Long-term opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within the gaming industry.
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Game Tech Lead (UE5 / Multiplayer Systems) based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to lead the engineering vision of a next-generation immersive multiplayer platform powered by Unreal Engine 5. The professional will drive the development of advanced gameplay systems, multiplayer architecture, and scalable online experiences. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver high-quality interactive environments. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, creative, production, and technical teams in a fast-paced product environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of game development, networking, and performance optimization while mentoring technical talent. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of large-scale virtual experiences and contribute to innovative gaming technologies. \n
Accountabilities: Lead the technical implementation of gameplay systems using Unreal Engine 5, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions. Architect, develop, and maintain multiplayer systems, networking solutions, and server-side gameplay infrastructure. Establish engineering best practices, improve code quality, and support long-term technical scalability. Optimize runtime performance across gameplay features and multiplayer environments. Collaborate with technical artists, designers, and creative teams to build efficient production workflows. Support cloud-based interactive experiences and scalable online platforms. Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the overall engineering direction. Partner with production teams and stakeholders to align technical execution with project objectives. Requirements: Extensive experience with Unreal Engine 5 and game development technologies. Advanced programming skills in C++ and Blueprints. Proven experience designing, developing, and launching multiplayer gameplay systems. Strong understanding of networking concepts, dedicated servers, and online game infrastructure. Experience with gameplay architecture, system design, and performance optimization. Experience integrating game clients with backend services such as identity, inventory, commerce, matchmaking, social systems, or similar platforms. Strong technical leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers and guiding development teams. Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, art, and production disciplines. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Experience with cloud-streamed experiences, persistent online worlds, live systems, or immersive virtual platforms is considered a plus. Background in technical prototyping or platform-level engineering is a differentiator. Benefits: Fully remote work opportunity. Comprehensive benefits program focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Unlimited flexible time off. Personalized career development roadmap. Access to professional training and educational opportunities. Opportunity to work on innovative multiplayer and immersive gaming technologies. Collaborative environment that values creativity, teamwork, and continuous growth. Long-term opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within the gaming industry.
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