Senior Tools Software Engineer (UE5)
About The Position
Building a new team to work on an exciting AAA co-development title, SkyBox Labs is seeking a Senior Tools Software Engineer with engine tools experience to join us on our latest journey. In this role, you will act as an Unreal Engine 5 expert, architecting robust editor tools, workflow automations, and pipeline systems that extend core engine capabilities. With your leadership and direct contributions, the project will seamlessly support large-scale content creation and world-building efforts. If you thrive on collaboration, technical innovation, and pushing the boundaries of modern engines, we want you on our team. This team works in a hybrid capacity - with three days a week in our studio in Burnaby.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional C++ experience within the video game industry, with a strong track record of managing strict performance and memory optimization constraints.
- Deep technical expertise in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), spanning multiple years of professional use; having at least one shipped commercial title on UE5 is highly desirable.
- Proven track record in both game/editor tooling and engine systems
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines (design, art, production) to solve complex technical challenges.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the architectural flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs.
Nice To Haves
- ImGui or UMG experience
Responsibilities
- Design and develop robust UE5 editor tools and content pipeline automations to streamline world building, asset management, and content validation across large-scale projects
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to identify workflow bottlenecks and translate complex user requirements into intuitive tooling
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback on how to develop and improve processes, tools and workflows
- Work closely with both the SkyBox game team and our co-development partners to maintain clear communication channels and a collaborative approach to game development
- Test software, address bugs and identify performance issues
- Execute on software development tasks independently, while leveraging your team effectively
- Push the boundaries of what you know by learning new technologies and systems to meet our technical and business needs
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Up to 3% RRSP matching
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Supportive Parental Leave policy
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- 3 weeks of vacation leave
- Free gym at our Burnaby Studio
- SkyBox University
- Guild Program
- Lunch & Learns
- Social events (trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, group activities, soccer team, game jams, board game sessions)
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
