UI ProgrammeR6 SIEGE)

About the job

The person in this role is responsible for developing game modules related to general user-facing presentations, such as menus, HUDs, and other UI systems.

What You'll Do

• Review game design documents to understand the intended player experience and actively contribute feedback to help achieve that vision;
• Help define UI features and implementation while aligning with the needs of graphic designers;
• Design and implement menu systems and user interfaces for target platforms, ensuring consistency in both visual presentation and underlying logic;
• Develop tools to support UI systems;
• Collaborate with designers and programmers to rapidly prototype interaction concepts;
• Respond effectively to feedback and produce quick iterations;
• Provide hooks and support for UI animations and audio integration;
• Work closely with designers and artists to implement new ideas, offering technical, creative, and planning feedback;
• Collaborate with the team to ensure UI systems meet both aesthetic and functional requirements;
• Stay current with industry trends, innovations, and best practices;
• Maintain and oversee the modules and systems that support the UI;
• Optimize UI code to ensure efficient performance on target platforms;
• Interact and collaborate with multiple departments;
• Develop automated testing APIs and tools related to UI systems to help ensure overall game stability and health;
• Apply strong knowledge of usability and UX principles as they relate to UI development;
• Integrate accessibility and localization considerations into UI features and workflows;
• Perform any other related duties as required;
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills through debugging and crash fixing across a variety of UI systems.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience programming in C++ within the video game industry, embedded systems, or other relevant fields.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Ability to write clean, robust, performant, and maintainable C++ code;
• Excellent understanding of MVVM architecture and workflows;
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills;
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including design reviews, coding standards, code reviews, testing, and documentation;
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Bonus: Experience with Visual Studio, Perforce, and Jira;
• Bonus: Experience working on a PC-centric platform experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proactive attitude with a strong sense of autonomy and professional ethics;
• Motivation to tackle large-scale challenges;
• Strong organizational skills for task definition and estimation;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Results-oriented mindset.