Staff Software Engineer (UI)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (UI): Lead technical design and implementation of UI systems for League of Legends, collaborating with UX designers and backend engineers to create engaging player experiences with an accent on UI development expertise and software engineering best practices. Focus on designing complex UI features, integrating with microservices, ensuring code quality, and mentoring engineers.

Location: Hybrid from Los Angeles office, USA

Salary: $192,500 - $269,400 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading game development company focused on creating player-first gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Lead technical design and implementation of UI systems leveraging expertise in game UI development
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers to integrate UI with complex microservices
• Ensure code quality through maintainability, reviews, monitoring, and documentation
• Mentor other engineers on UI development best practices
• Partner with UX designers and UI artists to create engaging player experiences

Requirements

• Location: Must work hybrid from Los Angeles office
• 6+ years of game development experience
• 4+ years professional experience in C++
• Deep expertise in UI development and software design patterns (MVC, MVVM)
• Proven track record shipping player-facing features in large-scale games
• Experience collaborating across disciplines (Design, Art, QA, Production)
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent fundamentals knowledge

Nice to have

• Experience building UI in Unity or Unreal game engines
• Experience playing or strong motivation to learn League of Legends

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental leave for employees and their families
• 401k with company match
• Focus on work/life balance and collaborative teams