UI Engineer

Summary

Join Escape Velocity, a fully remote game development studio, as a UI Engineer. You will collaborate with design, animation, and audio teams to build interactive and performant UI systems for an unannounced project using Unreal Engine, Blueprints, and C++. This role requires professional game development experience, proficiency in C++, and a strong understanding of UI workflows. You will contribute to code reviews, debug runtime issues, and support UI performance. Escape Velocity offers excellent benefits, including generous PTO, studio closures, private healthcare, a health and wellbeing allowance, and a discretionary bonus. The studio prioritizes a positive work culture and employee well-being.

Requirements

• Professional experience in the game industry, ideally on a shipped or in-production title
• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 or 5, including Blueprint and C++
• Solid proficiency in C++ and UI workflows, with a willingness to grow deeper expertise
• Foundational understanding of 3D math and runtime logic
• Solid communication skills and a collaborative, learning-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Build interactive, performant UI systems using Blueprints, C++, and MVVM
• Collaborate with design, art, audio, and backend teams to deliver responsive player experiences
• Contribute to modular UI systems that support scalable feature development
• Contribute to code reviews, engineering standards, and cross-discipline coordination
• Debug runtime issues in layout, animation, input, and data handling
• Help support UI performance and polish across the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Unreal’s Model-View-View-Model (MVVM) framework is highly desirable
• Experience with game meta-system and interfaces that involve 3D elements is a valuable skill to bring
• Experience working with cross-functional pods and collaborating across teams
• A strong interest in games and delivering polished, responsive UI experiences

Benefits

• A generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for your home set up
• Other benefits based on your region