Senior UI Engineer

Stellar Entertainment Software Ltd, a video game development studio in Guildford, UK, and Utrecht, Netherlands, is seeking a Senior UI Engineer for their Guildford studio. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing UI features and systems for AAA game projects, collaborating with artists and designers to create intuitive user interfaces, and ensuring efficient integration of UI elements. The successful candidate will also debug UI-related issues and contribute to UI development processes.

Must Have

• Demonstrable experience as a software engineer, with a focus on UI development
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
• Experience with UI development using frameworks in Unreal Engine
• Familiarity of UI design principles and best practices
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities

Good to Have

• Proficiency in one or two extra programming languages
• Experience with 3D diegetic UI development using material and shader
• Previous experience in building large scale, realtime, multiplayer games

Perks & Benefits

• International AAA game projects
• Access to cutting-edge hardware
• Flexible/hybrid working (3 days per week on site)
• Great increasing holiday benefits including Christmas Shutdown
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare Plan including dental and optical support, mental health, online GP
• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Flu Jab Vouchers
• Regular Team Incentives and Social Events
• Brand new Guildford office
• Access to a well-stocked fridge and snack cupboard
• Opportunities to work with our Netherlands office

The Studio:

We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands. Sitting within the heart of thriving communities of game developers and publishers, we focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front of everything we do.

Games are not just about gameplay. We believe in the importance of balancing every single aspect of a game that you, as a player will interact with; what you see, how you play and how it makes you feel.

It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we embark on a new unannounced project, pushing the boundaries of all aspects of the game to create a truly AAA experience.

The Role

A new Senior UI Engineer position has opened for someone keen to develop user interfaces and systems for our titles. This position will work closely with our UI Artists, Designers and Engineers to create intuitive UI experiences for our players.

As our Senior UI Engineer, you will:

• Design, implement, and optimize UI features and systems
• Collaborate with designers and artists to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces
• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure efficient integration of UI elements into the game
• Debug and resolve UI-related issues and performance bottlenecks
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI design trends and best practices
• Contribute to the overall improvement of UI development processes
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

Requirements

What we're looking to see on your CV:

• Demonstrable experience as a software engineer, with a focus on UI development
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
• Experience with UI development using frameworks in Unreal Engine
• Familiarity of UI design principles and best practices
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities to work with multidisciplinary teams

Bonus points if you have;

• At least one, or two extra programming languages under your belt
• Experience with 3D diegetic UI development using material and shader
• Previous experience in building large scale, realtime, multiplayer games

Benefits

What you can expect from us:

• International AAA game projects
• Access to cutting-edge hardware
• Flexible/hybrid working (we work 3 days per week on site)
• Great increasing holiday benefits including Christmas Shutdown
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare Plan including dental and optical support, mental health, online GP
• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Flu Jab Vouchers
• Regular Team Incentives and Social Events
• Brand new office
• Access to a well-stocked fridge and snack cupboard
• Opportunities to work with our Netherlands office