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Gameplay Design Director

Burnaby, BC · Hybrid

CA$153K - CA$229K/yr

You will partner closely with Engineers, Animators, Designers, and Producers to help lay the foundation, build, and innovate upon it to create world class gameplay for what will be the next massive ...

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Gameplay Systems Software Engineer

Burnaby, BC · Hybrid

CA$71K - CA$105K/yr

What We Need We are seeking a passionate C++ Gameplay Systems Software Engineer to help build the runtime systems that drive crowds, pedestrians, background NPCs, and other non-player actors at scale.

Final Strike Games

Animation Engineer

Vancouver, BC · On-site

Final Strike Games is looking for a passionate Animation Engineer to join our Vancouver, BC studio and help us build the animation systems for an upcoming multiplayer title. The ideal candidate is an ...

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Senior Gameplay Animation Software Engineer

Burnaby, BC · On-site

CA$96K - CA$142K/yr

What We Need We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to contribute to the development of new animation features and gameplay mechanics at our new studio. In this role, you will be working ...

Ravenwake Games

Senior Game Engineer

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$120K - CA$140K/yr

Senior Game Engineer Studio/Department: Standing Stone Games Employee Type: Full Time, Regular ... You'll collaborate with designers and other disciplines to build engaging, memorable gameplay ...

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Senior Gameplay Designer

Burnaby, BC

In this role, you will work with a production partner to creatively lead AI Engineers, Animation ... The Gameplay Designer will work with the Gameplay Design Director to set a vision for a significant ...

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Senior Gameplay Online Engineer

Burnaby, BC

CA$96K - CA$142K/yr

What We Need We're looking for a Senior Online Software Engineer to help build the multiplayer backbone of our next AAA sports title. You'll work across Unreal Engine 5 and custom game servers ...

Blackbird Interactive

General Application

Vancouver, BC · On-site +1

To be an awesome and humble game developer! * Join a team of skilled and creative people, and create something bigger and better than anyone could have imagined * Experience developing creative and ...

Next Level Games

Game Designer

Vancouver, BC · On-site

High proficiency in Programming or Scripting; experience scripting gameplay moments and enemy encounters * Strong layout skills with a deep understanding of how 3D spaces impact gameplay and ...

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How much do gameplay developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for gameplay developer in Vancouver, BC is $112,277.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,390.00 and $141,697.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Gameplay Developer vs Game Designer?

AspectGameplay DeveloperGame Designer
Primary FocusImplementing gameplay mechanics, coding, scriptingConceptualizing game features, designing user experience
Required SkillsProgramming, scripting, technical problem-solvingCreativity, storytelling, game mechanics design
Work EnvironmentGame development teams, programming studiosDesign studios, creative teams, collaborative environments
Common ToolsUnity, Unreal Engine, C++, scripting languagesDesign software, storyboarding tools, game design documentation

While both roles are essential in game development, a Gameplay Developer focuses on coding and implementing gameplay features, whereas a Game Designer concentrates on creating game concepts and mechanics. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and collaboration within game development teams.

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Infographic showing various Gameplay Developer job openings in Vancouver, BC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,277 per year, or $54 per hour.

Gameplay AI Software Engineer, Original Game (Unreal Engine 5)

Blackbird Interactive

Vancouver, BC • On-site, Remote

CA$96K - CA$144K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

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.
 
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.

We are looking for a Gameplay AI Software Engineer to drive the technical direction and execution of a new original game being developed in Unreal Engine 5. You will be embedded in a core gameplay team to implement gameplay features and systems within our games that are essential to delivering a polished, performant and fun experience. This role is remote-friendly in Canada with Pacific-time overlap required.

What You'll Lead and Deliver

  • Work across disciplines to build, refactor and maintain a variety of robust, flexible, and well-architected AI features.

  • Work with the design team to prototype and implement AI behaviors that empower the fun.

  • Implement enemies, NPCs or any kind of AI managed characters.

  • Work with gameplay engineers to integrate developed AI systems.

  • Implement optimizations in perception systems and decision-making systems to make the AI performant.

  • Work on navigation & pathfinding systems and demonstrate the ability to debug complex AI issues.

  • Integrate and maintain AI middleware across all platforms.

  • Partner closely with design and content teams to build high quality and fun experiences.

  • Drive engineering quality across gameplay code, emphasizing performance, maintainability, extensibility, and production-readiness.

  • Establish engineering best practices for Unreal Engine 5 development, including code review standards, debugging workflows, profiling habits, and technical planning.

  • Collaborate with technical leadership to break down risks, define implementation strategies, and align engineering execution with project goals and production timelines.

  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders about technical constraints, trade-offs, dependencies, and execution plans.

You'll Thrive Here If You

  • Have 5+ years of professional game development experience, with demonstrated technical leadership through project ownership, mentorship, and setting engineering standards.

  • Have strong professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine, including gameplay architecture, runtime systems, debugging, and optimization.

  • Have deep experience building and maintaining gameplay systems that are responsive, scalable, and designer-friendly.

  • Advance knowledge on blueprints and AI decision making tools (Unreal behavior trees, utility AI, etc.).

  • Demonstrate confidence in using navigation and pathfinding systems.

  • Are comfortable working across systems boundaries, collaborating with multiple disciplines, and balancing short-term production needs with long-term technical health.

  • Bring a strong ownership mindset, practical decision-making, and a focus on helping teams move effectively under production constraints.

Bonus XP

  • Experience with the Unreal Engine 5 systems, like Blackboards, StateTree, and EQS.

  • Familiarity with Perforce, Jenkins, Unreal Build System, Unreal Gauntlet.

$96,000 - $144,000 a year
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