UI Programmer

We are seeking a UI Programmer to build and polish our game's interface. Partnering directly with a UX Designer, you will own the technical implementation of the UI in Unreal Engine, ensuring it is highly performant, functionally robust, and scales perfectly across PC and consoles. Responsibilities: • Implementation: Work closely with the UX Designer to translate wireframes and prototypes into shippable in-game UI. • UX Conventions: Ensure clear UI affordances and apply established UX conventions so the interface feels intuitive to players. • Engine Mastery: Engineer scalable, data-driven UI systems using Unreal Engine (C++ and UMG). • Console Compliance: Ensure all UI elements and input flows strictly adhere to console Technical Requirement Checklists (TRCs/TCRs). • Performance: Profile and optimize UI rendering, memory, and load times to maintain target frame rates. Requirements: • Experience: Professional experience as a UI or Gameplay Programmer focused on game interfaces. • Technical Skills: Strong C++ programming and deep, hands-on knowledge of Unreal Engine's UI toolset (UMG, Slate, CommonUI, MVVM). • Collaboration: Excellent cross-discipline communication to navigate technical constraints alongside design partners. • Visual Polish: A strong eye for visual layout, typography, and animation execution. Preferred Qualifications: • CommonUI & MVVM: Hands-on experience building and shipping with Unreal Engine's CommonUI plugin and structuring data-driven interfaces using MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture. • Console Certification: Previously shipped titles on modern consoles with experience navigating first-party TRCs. • Game Controllers: Familiarity with Controller navigable UIs and Focus. • UX Experience: Prior hands-on experience or a strong background in UX design, wireframing, or user research is highly desirable. The typical salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 CAD per year and is subject to change. The final agreed upon salary is based on work location and may vary depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role offers: • Extended health and dental benefits • 3 weeks of paid vacation • Wonderful colleagues! If you meet the above qualifications, and Offworld sounds like the kind of company you want to be a part of, please apply now with a copy of your resume.