This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Game Tech Lead (UE5 / Multiplayer Systems) based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to lead the engineering vision of a next-generation immersive multiplayer platform powered by Unreal Engine 5. The professional will drive the development of advanced gameplay systems, multiplayer architecture, and scalable online experiences. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver high-quality interactive environments. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, creative, production, and technical teams in a fast-paced product environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of game development, networking, and performance optimization while mentoring technical talent. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of large-scale virtual experiences and contribute to innovative gaming technologies. ### Accountabilities: - Lead the technical implementation of gameplay systems using Unreal Engine 5, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions. - Architect, develop, and maintain multiplayer systems, networking solutions, and server-side gameplay infrastructure. - Establish engineering best practices, improve code quality, and support long-term technical scalability. - Optimize runtime performance across gameplay features and multiplayer environments. - Collaborate with technical artists, designers, and creative teams to build efficient production workflows. - Support cloud-based interactive experiences and scalable online platforms. - Mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the overall engineering direction. - Partner with production teams and stakeholders to align technical execution with project objectives. ### Requirements: - Extensive experience with Unreal Engine 5 and game development technologies. - Advanced programming skills in C++ and Blueprints. - Proven experience designing, developing, and launching multiplayer gameplay systems. - Strong understanding of networking concepts, dedicated servers, and online game infrastructure. - Experience with gameplay architecture, system design, and performance optimization. - Experience integrating game clients with backend services such as identity, inventory, commerce, matchmaking, social systems, or similar platforms. - Strong technical leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers and guiding development teams. - Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, art, and production disciplines. - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. - Experience with cloud-streamed experiences, persistent online worlds, live systems, or immersive virtual platforms is considered a plus. - Background in technical prototyping or platform-level engineering is a differentiator. ### Benefits: - Fully remote work opportunity. - Comprehensive benefits program focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. - Unlimited flexible time off. - Personalized career development roadmap. - Access to professional training and educational opportunities. - Opportunity to work on innovative multiplayer and immersive gaming technologies. - Collaborative environment that values creativity, teamwork, and continuous growth. - Long-term opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within the gaming industry.