Lead Software Engineer, Platform and Console Systems; Proprietary C++ Engine

Employer Industry: Video Game Development

• Salary up to $180,000
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a creative and innovative studio
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options within Canada
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on mentorship and team success
• Implementing a four-day work week for improved work-life balance
• Chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a talented team in the gaming industry

• Lead the porting and hardening of a proprietary AAA game engine for current-gen consoles, ensuring performance and stability
• Own the platform and console roadmap for core engine-facing systems across PC and consoles
• Drive engine-level performance improvements, focusing on memory efficiency and scalability
• Architect and optimize memory systems, including allocators and streaming heaps
• Partner with cross-discipline teams to align features and content goals with platform constraints

• 5+ years of professional game development or performance-critical systems experience
• Expert-level modern C++ and systems debugging skills, including multithreading and profiling-driven optimization
• Deep understanding of console constraints and performance fundamentals
• Track record of shipping or supporting production console titles
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on maintainable solutions and team success

• Shipped at least one title on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo hardware
• Hands-on expertise with custom allocators and memory tagging
• Proven experience with streaming and async loading systems
• Experience with job systems and frame-time stability work
• Strong familiarity with platform profiling workflows and internal diagnostics