Lead UI Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead UI Engineer (C++): Leading a team of UI engineers to develop and maintain core UI tools and engine systems for AAA titles with an accent on technical quality and delivery. Focus on collaborating with UX and UI Art to develop long-term strategy for Apex Legends UI tech and ensuring high-performance standards.

Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA or Vancouver, BC)

Company

Academy Award-winning studio behind critically acclaimed multi-platform games such as Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a team of UI Engineers, providing mentorship and coaching to maintain a high-performing team.
• Own the technical quality, delivery, and maintenance of core UI tools and engine systems.
• Collaborate with UX, UI Art, and UI Tech Design to develop new tools and features meeting UI needs.
• Develop long-term strategy for Apex UI tech in collaboration with XD Tech Leadership.
• Coordinate with production to scope work and align roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Review code submissions to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• 1+ years of experience managing people.
• Proficiency in C++ and one or more scripting languages.
• Experience shipping a AAA game or multiple Live Ops releases.
• Experience developing UI features specifically for AAA multiplayer FPS games.
• Knowledge of Apex Legends and the Battle Royale competitive landscape.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with some of the best developer talents in the industry.
• Creative freedom within a philosophy aimed at making extraordinary games.
• Work on critically and commercially successful global franchises.