UI Engineer

2 Hours ago • All levels • Frontend Development

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Job Description

Moonshot is seeking a UI Engineer to design and implement intuitive, responsive, and visually stunning user interfaces for their games. This role involves creating front-end menu screens, in-game HUDs, and overlays using C++ and Unreal Blueprint. The engineer will collaborate with designers and artists, ensuring the UI is functional and supports various locales across PC and console platforms. Responsibilities include providing tools for UI designers, writing efficient code, and contributing to a high-quality player experience. Experience with Unreal Engine, UMG, and console game development is essential.
Must have:
  • Game UI development experience
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and game scripting
  • Unreal Engine & UMG expertise
  • Console game development (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)
  • Multiplayer action game UI experience

At Moonshot, we place a high priority on experiences that are as easy to access and control as they are fun to play, and we’re looking for a UI Engineer who can help us achieve that goal with our games.

Your focus in this role is to help us create and implement intuitive, responsive, and visually stunning user interfaces that complement the overall experiences we’re working to deliver for players. You will work closely with Designers, Artists, and other Engineers to translate creative concepts into functional in-game interfaces. If you have a passion for gaming, a sharp eye for interface design, and the technical expertise to build exceptional UI systems, we'd love to have you on our team!

You Will:

  • Implement front-end menu screens, in-game HUDs, and overlays with C++ and Unreal Blueprint
  • Provide tools and support to UI designers with the goal of creating a simple, responsive UI that conveys the appropriate degree of information to our players
  • Write clear, maintainable, and high-performance UI code that supports a variety of locales across PC and console platforms


You Are:

  • Highly collaborative, with experience working with a cross-disciplinary group
  • Analytical, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Passionate about delivering well-designed experiences


Qualifications:

  • Experience in game UI development
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with game-scripting languages
  • Experience developing UI for multiplayer action games with a first-person perspective
  • Experience with Unreal Engine and UMG
  • Console game development experience (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, etc.)


The base salary range for this position is $88,801 to $148,002 USD per year, which is associated with our Level 2 salary band. The range listed for this position is just one component of Dreamhaven’s total compensation package for team members; exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. 

Moonshot is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

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$88.8K - $148.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$118.4K/yr avg.
Irvine, California, United States

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