Optimization Engineer (Unreal Engine | Video Games)

16 Hours ago • All levels • $92,500 PA - $107,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Optimization Engineer, you will work closely with various teams to design and implement extensions to existing systems and develop new systems to support content creators and external development partners. Your responsibilities include designing, authoring, and maintaining optimized systems, diagnosing and optimizing code paths, collaborating with QA and technical leadership to ensure system stability, authoring documentation, collaborating on system architecture, taking initiative on tasks, and supporting junior staff through mentorship. The team emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing to foster a positive and supportive environment.
Must have:
  • Design, author, and maintain optimized systems.
  • Diagnose and optimize code paths using performance analysis tools.
  • Collaborate with QA and technical leadership to ensure system stability.
  • Author, review, and provide feedback on technical and end-user documentation.

Job Details

About Hardsuit Labs, A Keywords Studio

We have the same goal as every other game development studio that has ever existed – to make great games. What sets us apart is the way we make that happen: it’s all about our people. Our shared experiences, culture, the way we work and strive to make each of us better, the very fabric of what it means to be a part of our studio, all of that begins with you.

Our studio encourages a culture of teamwork, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing. We invite every Pilot, regardless of their role, to actively contribute to our studio-wide effort to build and maintain culture through positive connections with one another. Upholding and promoting this culture is the mission of every Pilot.

Come join us as we continue our journey of crafting, new and exciting gameplay! 

Optimization Engineer (Unreal Engine | Video Games)
Location: Remote (Canada)
Salary Range: CAD $92,500 – $107,500

As a member of our studio's Engineering Team, you will work closely with Engineers, Designers, Artists, and Producers on the project. You’ll design and implement extensions to existing systems and develop pivotal new systems that support both our internal content creators and external development partners.

Our team thrives on collaboration, creative problem-solving, and a culture of knowledge sharing. We value positive working relationships and a supportive team environment—contributing to this culture is a key part of every role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Design, author, and maintain robust and highly optimized systems that meet all design, technical, and schedule requirements
• Diagnose code paths consuming too many resources using performance analysis tools and optimize them
• Work closely with QA and technical leadership to ensure system stability and resolve defects
• Author, review, and provide feedback on technical and end-user documentation
• Collaborate with technical leads and fellow engineers on overall system architecture and design
• Take initiative on medium-impact tasks and work independently on low-risk items
• Support more junior staff with informal guidance and mentorship
• Help team members set up tools and troubleshoot minor tools issues and workflow blockers

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About The Company

Hardsuit Labs was founded in 2015 with the same goal as every other game development studio that has ever existed – to make great games. 

What sets us apart is the way we make that happen: It’s all about our people.


It takes talented, driven people to make great games. Here at Hardsuit Labs, we work hard to create and to maintain an environment that not only attracts those people and keeps them here, but that allows them to thrive and to do what they do best – to make great games. 


Our teams are diverse, respectful, and collaborative, as we value every individual’s story. Through our real identities and experiences, we nurture the studio and craft compelling games.

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