Lead Software Engineer, Tactical Shooter (Unreal Engine 5)

📋 Description

• • Lead Software Engineer responsible for driving technical direction and execution of a third-person tactical shooter built in Unreal Engine 5 for PC, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and responsive gameplay systems.
• • Day-to-day responsibilities include leading engineering efforts across core gameplay systems, AI, combat support systems, navigation, and performance-critical runtime features essential to delivering a polished tactical action experience.
• • Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio offering long-term career growth opportunities while working on world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres.
• • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in Unreal Engine 5, lead a team of engineers, influence architectural decisions, and contribute to a high-impact game that pushes technical and design boundaries in the tactical shooter space.