UI Programmer - (March of Giants)

The incumbent will develop the modules for a game’s general presentations (menu, HUD, etc.).

What you’ll do

• Read the game design documents to understand the intended player experience and actively challenge game design feedback to facilitate this experience;
• Help define the features and implementation of the UI in an effort to support the graphic designer’s needs;
• Design and implement menu and interface systems for specific users on desired platforms, preserving the uniformity of the visual and logistical aspects;
• Provide tools for UI systems and debugging through internal “debug draw”.
• Investigate and develop a deep understanding of UI framework, and use this knowledge to support the presentation team;
• In collaboration with design and other programming teams, quickly prototype interaction concepts for the game;
• Be reactive to feedback and perform quick iterations;
• In collaboration with the graphic designer, integrate designs and animation;
• Provide hooks for graphic designer animations and sound support;
• Understand the UI requests and recognize or investigate technical limitations (performance tracking and memory);
• Work closely with designers and artists to implement new ideas, providing technical, creative, and scheduling feedback;
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements;
• Actively maintain skill-set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry;
• Oversee and maintain modules or systems that underlie the user interface;
• Optimize user interface code to run efficiently on desired platforms;
• Interact and collaborate with different departments;
• Challenge the game design of the game as well as its User Experience (UX)
• Develop automated tests APIs related to UI systems to ensure continuous health of the game;
• Have a broad knowledge of ergonomics and UX principles as applied to UI;
• Apply knowledge of localization and accessibility features;
• Carry out all other related tasks.

Training

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent training or experience.

Experience

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

Knowledge

• Capacity to write clean, robust, performant, and maintainable C++ code;
• Excellent understanding of MVVM philosophy and workflows;
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills;
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices (design reviews, coding standards, code reviews, testing, documentation);
• Solid collaborative and communication skills within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Bonus: Experience with Unreal Engine 5, Slate and UMG;
• Bonus: Experience with UI Frameworks such as CommonUI;
• Bonus: Experience with MVVM toolchains such as Unreal's MVVM plugin;
• Bonus: Experience working on a PC-centric platform experience.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Autonomy and ethics in proactive work;
• Drive to take up major challenges;
• Define and estimate tasks in an structured way;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Results oriented.