UI Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

UI Engineer (Game Development): Developing and optimizing user interfaces for PC or console games using C++ and Unreal Engine with an accent on performance, usability, and best practices for UMG and Slate. Focus on profiling UI performance, collaborating with designers, and integrating with online SDKs.

Location: hirify.global is based in Saratoga Springs, NY, with a strong preference for local candidates willing to work in a hybrid format. Fully remote work is supported for candidates living across New York State or one of the other states in which we're currently registered to conduct business (e.g., CA, CT, GA, KS, MA, MD, MI, OH, NC, PA, TX, WI).

Salary: $90,000–135,000/year

Company

hirify.global is a co-development game studio, founded by games industry veterans, focused on solving difficult problems in multiplayer games.

What you will do

• Quickly integrate with existing codebases.
• Research and propose improvements to UI processes and pipelines.
• Develop best practices for performant use of UMG and Slate.
• Profile and optimize game UI performance in Unreal Engine.
• Support in-game features that integrate with online SDKs, with an eye toward performance and usability.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to transform wireframes into functional in-game elements.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine, including Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) and Slate UI Framework.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing user interfaces for PC or console games.
• Experience with memory management tooling and profiling.
• Deep understanding of UI design principles and usability.
• Proactive approach to communication within a team.
• Must be based in New York State or one of the other US states where hirify.global is registered to conduct business (e.g., CA, CT, GA, KS, MA, MD, MI, OH, NC, PA, TX, WI).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Coherent, Scaleform, or ActionScript.
• Experience modding games.

Culture & Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Annual Video Game Budget.
• Focus on challenging work, clear ownership, and putting player experiences first.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diverse perspectives.