Remote Senior UI Programmer

Description:

• Crytek is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior UI Programmer to join the Hunt: Showdown development team.
• The role involves developing tools and interaction methods for building user interfaces.
• The Senior UI Programmer will collaborate closely with UX/UI Designers to influence the UI's construction and functionality.
• Responsibilities include developing, testing, maintaining, and optimizing UI systems for various consoles and platforms using CRYENGINE and Flash.
• The candidate will break long-term goals into manageable tasks to meet project schedules and complete tasks to a high-quality standard.
• Clear, maintainable, and portable code must be written, along with technical and software design documents.
• The position requires good communication skills and documentation creation as needed.
• Close collaboration with UI Artists, UX Designers, and other Engineers is essential.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a UI Programmer in the games industry is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience is necessary.
• Excellent programming skills in C++ and object-oriented programming are essential.
• Strong knowledge of Flash and ActionScript is required.
• The candidate must be comfortable working with Visual Studio and Adobe Flash CS6.
• Experience on a UI-oriented project is necessary.
• The candidate should have experience writing custom controls, skins, and other advanced UI features.
• Familiarity with any game engines, preferably CRYENGINE, is required.
• The candidate must be a team player and self-driven.
• Solid English skills and good communication abilities with a strong affinity for transparency are essential.

Benefits:

• Crytek offers a structured career path to support professional development and progression towards personal goals.
• A fully furnished company apartment is provided for the first three months in Frankfurt to help new employees settle in.
• Relocation support includes a budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for the employee and their family, along with assistance with visas, work permits, and settling into Germany.
• A public transport pass is provided for free travel around Frankfurt by bus, tram, and metro.
• A gym membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany is offered to promote health and wellness.
• Employees can expect an international environment with cultural diversity, as Crytek employs individuals from over 42 different countries.
• German language courses are available for employees and their families to help them integrate into the local culture.
• Exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, seasonal parties, and an annual trip to Gamescom, are organized for employees.
• Employees enjoy 24 vacation days per year, with an additional day every two years up to a maximum of 28 days, plus an average of 10 public holidays. Local standards apply for those working from other countries.