What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI Engineer position at Ghostpunch Games?
The UI Engineer is responsible for design, development, and implementation of User Interface features for AAA quality PC/Console/VR games.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the development, feature iteration and maintenance of the UI framework for a game
Collaborate with involved teams to implement highly responsive, memory- and runtime-efficient interfaces in a multiplatform game
Instrument telemetry for user interfaces to enable designers to monitor and reduce UI/UX friction
Optimize UI for various input methods including mouse and keyboard, controller and touch input devices
Collaborate with backend, engine and build teams to effectively package and stream UI content
Constantly monitor and improve UI implementation to ensure the best user experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience is required
Experience building complex real-time user interfaces is required
Strong computer science fundamentals and C/C fluency is required. C# fluency is desired
Experience with computer graphics pipelines and a working knowledge of linear algebra is required.
AAA Game development experience
Experience debugging and optimizing on-platform for console and mobile devices is desired
Production experience with Unreal Engine Slate and UMG is desired
Experience with Web UI development is desired
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 5 years of experience as a Programmer/Software Engineer in the gaming industry or an equivalent combination of education and practical work experience.
Must have experience in a Programming role on at least 1 AAA PC/Console title.
Must have a passion for games and making games!
Why Ghostpunch Games?
Work Culture
Remote, Hybrid, and On-site policy.
Collaborative, open-minded, creative environment
Teamwork makes the dream work (as true as it is corny!)
Project Scope
Multiple projects available to work on
AAA quality, Genre-spanning, PC/Console/VR
Partnerships/History include
Sony 2K, Activision, Warner Brothers, Gearbox, and more!
Top/Recent projects include
Outriders, Risk of Rain 2, Borderlands 3, Mortal Kombat 11, Battleborn, Civilization VI, VainGlory, and more!
Learn more about our partnerships and projects here! https://www.ghostpunch.com/
Benefits
401K with company matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid Holidays
PTO accrual
Ghostpunch Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.