Description:

We are seeking a talented and experienced UI Engineer to work on an exciting partner project.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Unreal Engine development, focusing on creating polished, performant user interfaces that enhance player experience.
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge console games while collaborating with a diverse team of creative professionals.
This is a remote position.

Core Responsibilities

Design and implement complex UI systems using Unreal Engine's UI frameworks (UMG/Slate).
Create responsive, scalable interfaces that work across multiple platforms and resolutions.
Implement comprehensive menu narration and screen reader support for accessibility compliance.
Design and maintain UI navigation flows that support both standard and accessible input methods.
Optimize UI performance and memory usage to meet console platform requirements.
Implement UI animations and visual effects that align with the game's artistic direction.
Debug and profile UI systems to ensure smooth performance across all target platforms.
Ensure all UI elements meet platform-specific accessibility requirements and guidelines.
Maintain and improve UI-related systems and frameworks.
Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and maintain coding standards.
Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
Work directly with UX/UI designers to implement their vision while ensuring technical feasibility.
Collaborate with artists to integrate visual assets effectively within UI systems.
Partner with game designers to create intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
Coordinate with console platform teams to ensure compliance with platform-specific requirements.
Participate in regular team meetings and sprint planning sessions.

Requirements:

4+ years of professional software development experience.
2+ years of experience with Unreal Engine UI development (UMG/Slate).
Strong proficiency in C++ programming, particularly within the Unreal Engine framework.
Demonstrated experience shipping games on console platforms (Xbox/PlayStation).
Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with UE5 and its latest UI features.
Knowledge of console certification requirements and platform-specific UI guidelines.
Background in performance optimization and memory management.
Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development.
Demonstrated experience implementing accessibility features including menu narration and screen readers.
Experience with platform-specific accessibility certification requirements.
Familiarity with WCAG guidelines and console-specific accessibility requirements.
Experience with text-to-speech implementation and audio systems.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

The position offers the opportunity to work remotely.
You will collaborate with a diverse team of creative professionals on cutting-edge console games.
The role provides a chance to enhance your skills in Unreal Engine and UI development.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the accessibility of gaming experiences.
The position allows for personal growth and development in a supportive team environment.