UI Programmer

Summary

Join Digital Extremes as an Intermediate to Senior UI Programmer and contribute to the development and implementation of in-game UI logic and flow. Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to meet UI requirements. Expertise in C++ and experience with Flash and ActionScript are essential. Strong communication skills and a passion for UI technologies are also required. This role involves creating efficient and maintainable UI systems, developing UI elements, and creating custom tools. The successful candidate will ensure the technical quality of the UI and contribute innovative ideas to the game's 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Lua

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises