Senior UI Programmer – Console – London

Based in London, this successful studio is looking to add to its family of permanent staff. They are looking for an exceptionally talented Senior UI Programmer who is ready for the challenge of producing an AAA title on the next generation platforms.

Reporting to the Lead UI Programmer, this contributor will take on advanced architectural and implementation challenges relating to frontend and in-game user interfaces of an ‘AAA’ game.

Working closely with a small team of artists and programmers, the Senior UI Programmer will help bring about the vision as provided by the company’s Directors and Designers, and push the boundaries of UI coding for video games.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work very closely with the Lead UI Programmer to understand and realize the vision of the game.
• Work closely with the UI artists work to produce a high-quality user experience.
• Work with gameplay coding teams to advance and maintain the interface with game logic.
• Help the production team to develop the UI code schedule and manage bugs to minimise risk and ensure smooth running of the department.
• Implement UI features to a high quality.
• Contribute toward the relevant UI documentation of the project.

Technical Requirements:

• Proven track record as a Senior UI Programmer on at least two successfully-published titles, participating in the development from concept to publishing stage.
• Expertise with various established UI frameworks and development tools will be a significant advantage.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 3 or 4 will be a significant advantage.
• Advanced understanding in C/C++.
• An advanced understanding of the main gaming platforms and the requirements needed to develop software on them.
• A good understanding of computer graphics and game technology principles.

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong passion for gaming is a must.
• Experience working in fast-moving development environments; the ability to alter course during the journey.
• Experience defining, designing, implementing, and supporting production process for creative software teams.

They offer a very competitive salary as well as an extensive company benefits package to successful candidates.

Tagged as: UI Programming