Lead Ui Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Ui Engineer (Gamedev): Leading the UI Engineering Team to implement and maintain user interface features for Cyberpunk 2 with an accent on team management, UI framework development, and bug fixing. Focus on building accessible, high-quality UI systems, optimizing existing features, and collaborating closely with designers and artists.

Location: Hybrid or fully remote within Canada and specific US states only (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin)

Salary: CAD 180,100 - 247,600 annually

Company

Creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs with a focus on immersive player experiences and innovative game design.

What you will do

• Manage and support the professional development of the UI Engineering Team including hiring and performance management.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and developers to align team goals and deliver UI features.
• Lead the building, enhancement, and optimization of UI features and systems.
• Create new UI framework features and tools for UI artists and designers.
• Track and fix bugs in the game UI and UI framework.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality code and tasks.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional UI programming experience in the games industry.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of player experience and accessible UI design.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural, multilingual environment across time zones.
• Debugging, optimization, and code architecture skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Diegetic/In-world UI, Common UI in Unreal, multiplayer UI, and Unreal UI MVVM.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare including dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Paid leave with increasing holiday days after two years.
• 401K with employer matching and gym membership reimbursement.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• International, diverse, and casual work environment with dog-friendly office.
• Support for working parents and mental well-being programs.