UI Engineer

2 Months ago • All levels • Frontend Development • $51,876 PA - $82,422 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Next Level Games seeks a UI Engineer to collaborate with artists and designers, translating artistic visions into enjoyable and accessible user interfaces for players. Responsibilities include creating custom UI features and a top-tier user experience alongside a multidisciplinary team. The role involves working with both traditional 2D and 3D/in-world UI, ensuring a high-quality user experience. Experience in AAA console/PC game development is required, along with proficiency in C++. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines. Experience in production and final stages of development is also essential.
Must have:
  • Post-secondary degree in CS/related field
  • Shipped AAA console/PC game experience
  • Professional C++ skills
  • Testing, debugging, code extension
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfortable with 2D and 3D UI
  • Understanding of UX
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Python/C# experience
  • Passion for UX design
Perks:
  • Competitive benefits and annual leave
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Health coverage
  • Mental health support
  • Financial well-being support
  • In-studio gym
  • Extensive media library
  • Employee committees
  • Discounted Nintendo products
  • Inclusive workplace

Job Details

WHO WE ARE:
Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. 

We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going strong. Some of our titles include Super Mario Strikers, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!!, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and most recently Mario Strikers™: Battle League. 

At NLG, we believe that a project finds success when we collaborate. Therefore, we place careful consideration to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and has fun in the process of achieving our shared goals. 
 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

We are looking for UI Engineer to join our team at Next Level Games that can empower artists and designers and help craft interfaces and experiences that are enjoyable and accessible for every type of player. The right candidate will be someone who can help us turn artistic vision into reality!

In this role, you will work alongside the rest of the multidisciplinary UI team to create both custom UI features and a first-class user experience.   

 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
  • Worked on at least one shipped AAA console/PC game.  
  • Professional level C++ skills.  
  • Competent in testing, debugging, and extending other Software Engineers’ code. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication. 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Comfortable working with both traditional 2D UI as well as 3D and in-world UI. 
  • Solid understanding of what makes a good user experience. 
  • Self-starter/motivated and ability to work independently. 
  • Works well within a team environment and enjoys collaborating with others, particularly across a wide variety of disciplines. 
  • Ability to perform under pressure to meet deadlines.  
  • Experience in both the Production and the Finaling stages of development as a UI Engineer.    
  • Experience with Python and/or C#, and a passion for user experience design is a bonus!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
  • Competitive benefits and annual leave, including discretionary performance bonus program and health coverage 
  • Support for mental health, financial well-being, legal assistance and more through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to our in-studio gym, and an extensive media library filled with games and books
  • Join a committee – board games, sports, or something else – it’s all here!
  • Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store
  • A workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth  
  • A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact
 

This is a hybrid position, requiring at least three days per week at our Vancouver studio.  

The hiring range for this position is $66,000 to $105,000 CAD annually and is subject to change. The final base salary compensation will be based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. This position is also eligible for the benefits including discretionary performance bonus program, health benefits, and generous time-off. 

We wish to thank all applicants in advance; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.  

We are currently only considering applicants who already have work eligibility and are residing in or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver. 

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About The Company

Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going strong. Some of our titles include Super Mario Strikers, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!!, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and most recently Mario Strikers™: Battle League.

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