Senior UI Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Senior UI Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Building scalable, maintainable, and player-focused interface systems for Guild Wars 3 with an accent on MVVM-style UI architecture and cross-platform input support. Focus on translating UX mockups into polished in-game experiences using C++ and Blueprint workflows in UE5.

Company

Developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, creating immersive online worlds for millions of players worldwide.

What you will do

• Build and maintain scalable UI systems and gameplay-facing interfaces in Unreal Engine 5.
• Develop maintainable MVVM-style UI architecture and workflows using Unreal Engine tools.
• Collaborate with UX designers to translate wireframes, flows, and mockups into polished in-game experiences.
• Implement responsive interfaces that support multiple input schemes, including controller and keyboard/mouse.
• Develop and maintain UI functionality using both C++ and Blueprint workflows.
• Optimize and debug UI systems to balance performance, usability, and visual quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a UI Engineer or Gameplay Engineer in games or interactive media.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 UI systems, including UMG and Blueprint workflows.
• Proficiency with both C++ and Blueprint implementation.
• Experience supporting multiple input schemes (controller and keyboard/mouse).
• Experience collaborating with UX designers to implement functional in-game interfaces.
• Strong understanding of UI architecture, scalability, and responsive design principles.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping UI systems on console and PC titles.
• Experience building data-driven or backend-integrated UI systems.
• Familiarity with accessibility considerations and best practices for game UI.
• Experience working on multiplayer or live-service games.
• Experience with UMG’s Common UI framework and the MVVM paradigm.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a high-profile upcoming title (Guild Wars 3).
• Collaborative environment that celebrates diversity in culture, ethnicity, and background.
• Iterative development process with a focus on polish and high-quality player experiences.
• Supportive atmosphere encouraging team members to shine and share their passion.