Lead UI Engineer

4 Months ago • 7 Years + • UI/UX Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision is seeking a Lead UI Engineer to join the development of a new IP in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden. This foundational role involves owning and implementing the UI system for a narrative, open-world AAA game, ensuring a best-in-class player experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with gameplay designers, identifying areas for improvement, sharing vision with stakeholders, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of game engineering experience with shipped AAA titles, strong C/C++ skills, and a deep understanding of UI systems and 3D math.
Must have:
  • 7+ years game engineering experience
  • Shipped AAA title UI implementation
  • C/C++ programming expertise (multithreading, optimization)
  • 3D math knowledge
  • Data structures & algorithms understanding
  • Team collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Team leadership experience
  • Cross-device UI scaling
  • Diegetic UI experience
  • 1st/3rd person UI considerations
  • Multiplayer game development understanding
  • Experience with CoherentUI, Scaleform, NoesisGUI, or UMG

Job Details

Job Title:

Lead UI Engineer

Requisition ID:

R024325

Job Description:

Position available in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Lead 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 foundational member of the UI team, you’ll be driving UI technology and realization of our brand new, narrative, open-world game and IP 

 

You’ll help us by 

  • Taking the ownership of the UI system, driving its implementation to deliver a best-in-class AAA experience for our players. 

  • Supporting gameplay designers in achieving an interesting and thematically appropriate realization of UI of the game.  

  • Anticipating, identifying, and addressing potentials both for improving our game experience, workflows, or scalability across all parts of production. 

  • Having a clear idea of how our product should function and the ability to share this vision with your peers and other stakeholders.  

  • Mentoring and collaborating with fellow team members of the team.  

 

You’re awesome because you have 

  • 7+ years of professional game engineering experience. 

  • Fully implemented and maintained UI systems in a shipped AAA title. 

  • Demonstrated ability to manage your own work and to meet deadlines. 

  • Experience with writing fast, easy-to-use UI systems that interface with existing gameplay systems. 

  • Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming including advanced topics such as multi-threading, atomics, optimizations, and similar. 

  • Knowledge of 3D math. 

  • Thorough understanding of common data structures and algorithmic solutions.  

  • The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team. 

  • Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude. 

  • Comfort with self-critique and accepting outside feedback. 

  • A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games 

 

Bonus points for 

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to coordinate work with other domains. 

  • Experience with scaling UI to work on different devices and screen sizes 

  • Experience with diegetic UI and trade-offs compared to more traditional UI approaches. 

  • Experience with 1st person vs 3rd UI considerations. 

  • Understanding challenges of developing a multiplayer game. 

  • Expertise in any of popular UI middle-ware/libraries: CoherentUI, Scaleform, NoesisGUI, UMG. 

  • Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles. 

 

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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