Expert UI Engineer

2 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Frontend Development

About the job

Summary

Elsewhere Entertainment seeks a Senior UI Engineer to contribute to a new IP. Responsibilities include developing, modifying, and debugging UI software in script and C/C++, deploying and optimizing UI software on PC and consoles, collaborating with various departments (art, design, audio, QA), co-developing with other Activision studios, documenting software, participating in code reviews, and reporting to the UI Lead Engineer. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of experience in a similar role, proficiency in C/C++, data structures, and multi-threaded programming, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for games.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in a similar role
  • Proficiency in C/C++, data structures
  • Multi-threaded programming techniques
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Good to have:
  • Shipped game title
  • UX design skills
  • ActionScript, C#, or Lua programming experience
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Job Title:

Expert UI Engineer

Requisition ID:

R023420

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior UI Engineer to join the development of a new IP.   
 
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining! 

 

As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.  

 
You’ll help us by 

  • As a Senior UI Engineer you will be actively coding and engineering UI screens for various aspects of the game. You will possess practical knowledge scripting languages with the ability to implement content into the game engine. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in engineering human graphical interfaces and have a well-rounded understanding of user experiences applicable to console games. 

    Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: 

  • Develop, modify, and debug UI software in script and C/C++

  • Deploy, evaluate performance, optimise and test UI software on PC and console platforms

  • Collaborate with other internal departments (art, design, audio, QA, etc)

  • Co-develop and working closely with other Activision studios

  • Document software and features for internal and external engineering teams

  • Participate in the scheduling, design, performance and code review process

  • Report to UI Lead Engineer

 

You’re awesome because you have 

  • Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Math related field

  • 3+ years of experience working in a similar role either within the gaming industry or technology

  • Demonstrated proficiency in and knowledge of C/C++, data structures, performance, and multi-threaded programming techniques.

  • Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team members

  • Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented programming

  • Creative, motivated, focused, hard-working, results-oriented 

  • Demonstrated ability to write efficient, clean, readable, portable, and reliable code

  • Passion for games

 

Bonus points for 

  • Shipped at least one game title

  • Skills for UX design

  • Background in ActionScript programming

  • Background in C# programming

  • Background in Lua programming

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

#elsewhere 

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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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