Software Engineer; C+ Minecraft

Who is Sky Box Labs?

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025). Sky Box Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny 2, supporting development of Fallout 76, in addition to work on unannounced IP. Since our inception in 2011, Sky Box Labs has evolved from a small team of eight individuals to a fully established team of Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more.

Come join our hybrid team at our Burnaby, BC studio today!

Sky Box Labs is seeking a versatile, experienced C++ Software Engineer to join our team working on projects within the Minecraft universe. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to one of the most successful game franchises in history, where your skills directly shape the experience of millions of players. Your subteam will be responsible for low‑level systems and features that ensure players worldwide play the game with smiles on their faces.

If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise and strong communication skills within a world‑class development environment, we want to hear from you today.

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to help drive engine and feature improvements
• Utilize strong problem‑solving skills to conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze upcoming tasks
• Test software, address bug issues and identify performance issues
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback on processes, tools and workflows
• Execute on software development tasks independently, and leverage your team as needed
• Push the boundaries of what you know by learning new technologies and systems to meet our technical and business needs

• At least 4+ years of professional software development experience, ideally in games
• Proficiency in C++ (C++17 and forward)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a quick ability to learn new tasks
• Flexibility with technical skills and ability to work on different areas of the project as needed
• Commitment to self‑direction, collaboration and constant improvement

• Low‑level systems experience
• Platform experience (console/mobile)
• Familiarity with the AI engineering problem space and Git Hub Copilot
• Track record in Unreal Engine 5
• Game development experience (even at hobbyist level)
• Passion for Minecraft

• Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
• Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive parental leave policy
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements: leverage studio spaces and work from home on certain projects
• Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and free gym at our Burnaby Studio
• Career development opportunities:
  Level up C++ skills at Sky Box University, explore other disciplines through Guild Program, and expand game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns
• Social events: trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, various group activities, soccer team, game jams, board game sessions after work
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
• Contribute to industry‑leading titles

The base salary range is $100,000 - $140,000. The pay scale reflects the range that Sky Box Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Sky Box Labs is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture where we succeed together.

Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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