UI Programmer (GameDev)

TL;DR

UI Programmer (GameDev): Designing and implementing new UI systems and iterating on existing ones for AAA game titles with an accent on polishing UI prototypes to AAA level with attention to compliance, accessibility, and layout. Focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code for multi-platform UI features and optimizing implementations.

Location: Remote/Hybrid in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent AAA game development studio with over 20 years of experience, known for shooter titles like Painkiller, Bulletstorm, and Outriders, and works on multiple captivating projects including original IPs and VR experiences.

What you will do

• Collaborate with artists, designers, and gameplay developers to create cutting-edge features and improve player experience.
• Work closely with other UI developers and game designers to organize effective prototyping processes.
• Polish UI prototypes to AAA level, ensuring compliance, accessibility, and layout details.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, actively participating in code reviews.
• Test, debug, profile, and optimize UI implementations across multiple platforms.
• Design and implement new UI systems and iterate on existing ones, creating design documentation according to team standards.

Requirements

• At least 5 years C++ programming experience.
• 5 years experience with developing and testing UI features across multiple platforms.
• Knowledge and experience of Unreal Engine 4 and UMG optimization techniques.
• Understanding of rendering, threading, networking, and other systems impacting quality and performance.
• Strong debugging, profiling skills, and ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code.
• Proficiency in English is required, with strong verbal and written communication skills for international collaboration.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of design relating to user-interface and ergonomics.
• Shipped AAA title experience.
• Knowledge of JIRA, Swarm and Perforce.
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF, with 100% reimbursement on claims (up to $1000 per service a year) and individual/family coverage.
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays, 20 paid vacation days, and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions for members and their dependents.
• Opportunities for personal development and ability to work in a global environment.