Senior Ui Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Ui Engineer (Game Development): Develop and optimize user interface systems for multiplayer games using Unreal Engine with an accent on UI performance, usability, and code reuse. Focus on profiling UI, improving UI pipelines, and collaborating with internal and partner teams to enhance player experience.

Location: Must be based in New York State or other registered states for remote work (e.g., CT, DE, GA, KS, MA, MD, NC, OH, PA, TX, WI) with a preference for hybrid work from Saratoga Springs, NY office.

Salary: $100,000–150,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a co-development game studio founded by industry veterans focusing on solving complex multiplayer game challenges and delivering features for globally popular games.

What you will do

• Ramp up quickly with an existing codebase.
• Research and propose improvements to UI processes and pipelines.
• Develop best practices for performant use of UMG and Slate UI frameworks.
• Profile the game’s UI in Unreal Engine and prioritize performance fixes.
• Write reusable UI code for multiple menus.

Requirements

• 3+ years professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine, including UMG and Slate UI frameworks.
• 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.
• Keen eye for detail and player-first mindset.
• Proactive communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary $100,000–150,000/year based on experience.
• 9 paid holidays plus flexible PTO and annual winter break closure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual video game budget.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.