Senior UI Engineer

4 Days ago • 7 Years + • Frontend Development • $110,160 PA - $230,040 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Lightspeed Studios seeks a Senior UI Engineer with 7+ years of experience to contribute to the development of a PC/Console game using Unreal Engine 5. Responsibilities include implementing UI and related game systems, collaborating with designers on UI changes, assisting with other systems as needed (sound, networking), and providing playtesting feedback. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C++, UI system design and implementation, and shipped at least one AAA online game. Experience with Unreal Engine, FPS games, and free-to-play models are pluses.
Must have:
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Designed & implemented at least 1 script/data-driven UI system
  • Designed & implemented at least 1 game system (animation, physics, etc.)
  • Fluency in C++ (5+ years)
  • Shipped at least 1 AAA online game
Good to have:
  • Unreal or Unity Engine experience
  • First-person shooter game experience
  • Free-to-play game experience
  • Engineering or science degree
Perks:
  • Freedom to explore other disciplines
  • Creative and collaborative startup culture
  • Sign-on payment
  • Relocation package
  • Restricted stock units
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits

Job Details

Business Unit

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

What the Role Entails

Are you eager to make your dream game? We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior UI Engineer to join our new team. You will work on UI and various systems for a PC/Console game with Unreal Engine 5, participate in game design discussions and play test the game with the team.

What you’ll get to do: 

  • Implement UI and relevant game systems in UE5

  • Assist game designers to make UI changes

  • Help with sound, networking etc. if needed

  • Playtest the game and provide feedback

Who We Look For

What we are looking for: 

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience

  • Designed and implemented at least 1 script/data driven UI system

  • Designed and implemented at least 1 of the systems:Animation, physics, combat, pathing, AI, abilities, PCG, networking etc.….

  • Enthusiasm in playing games

  • Fluency in C++ with at least 5 years of experience

  • Shipped at least 1 AAA online games. 

  

Pluses:  

  • Experience with Unreal or Unity engine. 

  • Experience with first person shooter games.

  • Experience with free to play game

  • An engineering or science degree

Perks: 

  • Freedom to dip your toes into other disciplines and influence others beyond the boundaries of your role. 

  • Highly creative and collaborative start-up culture. 

Location State(s)

California

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $110,160.0 to $230,040.0 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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