Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer | Multiplayer FPS
2 weeks ago
Join the team who's helped build300+ games ranging fromCall of Duty, Halo, PUBG, and Bioshock You know the difference between client prediction and server reconciliation. You've debugged replication issues at 3 AM. You understand why a 16ms frame budget matters in competitive shooters. We're Ironbelly Studios - 20+ industry veterans building our next multiplayer FPS in Unreal Engine 5. This is new system architecture from the ground up, not maintenance work. ⚡ The Mission Own the core gameplay architecture for a fully‑funded competitive shooter targeting the hardcore PC FPS community. You'll architect systems handling thousands of concurrent players while maintaining the sub‑16ms responsiveness that competitive players demand. 🎯 You Will Architect Multiplayer Systems Design server‑authoritative architecture with client prediction and lag compensation Implement advanced ballistics with material penetration and damage modeling Build AI state machines for combat encounters and world simulation Own inventory replication and dynamic loot spawn systems Drive Technical Excellence Optimize for consistent 60+ FPS in intense multiplayer scenarios Establish Unreal best practices across the engineering team Balance competitive feel with network performance Scale for Success Implement persistent player progression and reputation systems Design session management and skill‑based matchmaking Integrate backend services, databases, and analytics pipelines 🛡️ Must‑Haves 5+ years shipping games with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) Deep C++ expertise in gameplay architecture Shipped at least 2 commercial games (ideally multiplayer) Proven experience with weapon systems and combat mechanics Mastery of multiplayer concepts: replication, RPCs, lag compensation Backend integration experience 🌟 Bonus Points Extraction shooter or Battle Royale development Anti‑cheat and competitive integrity systems Gameplay Ability System (GAS) expertise Experience scaling to 1000+ concurrent players Live‑service game operations 💡 Why Ironbelly? Proven Track Record: Our team has contributed to 300+ projects from indie to AAA franchises Technical Freedom: Senior engineers drive architectural decisions - no micromanagement Stable & Funded: Fully‑funded project with clear roadmap and experienced leadership Remote‑First Culture: Work from anywhere in Canada, USA, or South America. Optional collaboration at our Montreal hub for those who want it. Real Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage (dental, vision), generous PTO 📍 Location This is a hybrid role based in Montreal, Quebec. We're building a centralized team in one of gaming's most vibrant cities. Local candidates or those willing to relocate will be prioritized but all are welcome #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full timeJoin the team who's helped build300+ games ranging fromCall of Duty, Halo, PUBG, and Bioshock You know the difference between client prediction and server reconciliation. You've debugged replication issues at 3 AM. You understand why a 16ms frame budget matters in competitive shooters. We're Ironbelly Studios - 20+ industry veterans building our next...
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full timeJoin the team who's helped build300+ games ranging fromCall of Duty, Halo, PUBG, and Bioshock You know the difference between client prediction and server reconciliation. You've debugged replication issues at 3 AM. You understand why a 16ms frame budget matters in competitive shooters. We're Ironbelly Studios - 20+ industry veterans building our next...
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full timeJoin the team who's helped build300+ games ranging fromCall of Duty, Halo, PUBG, and Bioshock You know the difference between client prediction and server reconciliation. You've debugged replication issues at 3 AM. You understand why a 16ms frame budget matters in competitive shooters. We're Ironbelly Studios - 20+ industry veterans building our next...
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full time🎮The Team Join a team of gaming veterans who've shipped Call of Duty, Halo, Bioshock, PUBG, and Batman! The Ironbelly Team has successfully delivered 300+ projects and now we're building something extraordinary—a tournament-grade extraction shooter that puts gameplay first. 🚀The Technical Challenge You’ll architect the multiplayer backbone for a...
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full timeJob Description Job Description ???? The Opportunity Join 20+ industry veterans at Ironbelly Studios (300+ delivered projects) creating a groundbreaking extraction shooter that's redefining player ownership in gaming. We're building tournament-grade multiplayer systems for a revolutionary FPS that combines hardcore competitive gameplay with true digital...
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full timeJob Description Job Description ???? The Opportunity Join 20+ industry veterans at Ironbelly Studios (300+ delivered projects) creating a groundbreaking extraction shooter that's redefining player ownership in gaming. We're building tournament-grade multiplayer systems for a revolutionary FPS that combines hardcore competitive gameplay with true digital...
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full timeJob Description Job Description ???? The Opportunity Join 20+ industry veterans at Ironbelly Studios (300+ delivered projects) creating a groundbreaking extraction shooter that's redefining player ownership in gaming. We're building tournament-grade multiplayer systems for a revolutionary FPS that combines hardcore competitive gameplay with true digital...
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full time🎮The TeamJoin a team of gaming veterans who've shipped Call of Duty, Halo, Bioshock, PUBG, and Batman! The Ironbelly Team has successfully delivered 300+ projects and now we're building something extraordinary—a tournament-grade extraction shooter that puts gameplay first.🚀The Technical ChallengeYou’ll architect the multiplayer backbone for a...
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Montreal, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full time🎮The TeamJoin a team of gaming veterans who've shipped Call of Duty, Halo, Bioshock, PUBG, and Batman! The Ironbelly Team has successfully delivered 300+ projects and now we're building something extraordinary—a tournament-grade extraction shooter that puts gameplay first.🚀The Technical ChallengeYou’ll architect the multiplayer backbone for a...
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Senior Unreal Gameplay Engineer
7 days ago
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Ironbelly Studios Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearThe OpportunityOwn core gameplay architecture for a fully-funded multiplayer shooter in active development. You'll architect multiplayer systems that handle thousands of concurrent players while maintaining the tight, responsive feel that competitive FPS demands.This isn't maintenance work - you'll be designing and implementing new systems from the...
