Sr. UI Programmer

13 Minutes ago • 5 Years +
UI/UX Design

Job Description

Digital Extremes is seeking a UI Programmer to develop and implement the logic and flow for all in-game UI. This role requires collaboration with design, art, and other programmers to understand UI requirements. Candidates must be expert in C++ and have prior experience with UI frameworks like Scaleform, UI Toolkit, UMG UI Designer, or Flash. Strong communication skills and an interest in UI technologies are essential.
Good To Have:
  • Experience with Lua
Must Have:
  • Develop and implement logic and flow for all in-game UI
  • Collaborate with design, art, and programmers on UI requirements
  • Implement efficient, maintainable, modular, and reusable UI systems
  • Develop and maintain UI systems and best development practices
  • Work with UI artists to develop UI elements
  • Create custom tools and scripts for UI development
  • Ensure technical quality and function of UI through tuning and bug fixing
  • Contribute innovative ideas to game production and development
  • B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent game development experience
  • 5+ years of game development experience, with at least 1 shipped product
  • Expertise in C++
  • Experience with UI Editors and Software such as Adobe Animate, Flash, Scaleform
  • Strong communication skills, work ethic, and motivation
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Industry-leading benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities to grow your career
  • Culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect

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ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is seeking a UI Programmer to join our team. In this role, you will be developing and implementing the logic and flow for all in-game UI. You will need to collaborate with design, art and other programmers to understand the UI requirement for a given feature. You will need to be an expert in C++ and have prior experience working with UI frameworks such as Scaleform, UI Toolkit, UMG UI Designer, Flash, or equivalent. You will also have strong communication skills and a strong interest in UI technologies and implementation. Experience with Lua would be an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement the logic and flow for all in-game UI
  • Collaborate with design, art and other programmers to understand the UI requirements for a given feature
  • Work directly with artists and other programmers to implement efficient and maintainable, modular and reusable UI systems
  • Develop and maintain UI systems and best development practices
  • Work with UI artists to develop UI elements
  • Create custom tools and scripts as necessary to facilitate UI development
  • Ensure the technical quality and function of the UI through tuning and bug fixing
  • Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development

REQUIREMENTS

  • B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent game development experience
  • 5+ years of game development experience, with at least 1 shipped product
  • Strong interest in UI technologies and implementation, especially usability and the presentation of information
  • Expertise in C++
  • Experience with UI Editors and Software such as Adobe Animate, Flash, Scaleform, etc.
  • Strong communication skills (in both written and verbal capacities), work ethic and motivation

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.

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