Senior UI Programmer

PlayStation Network; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior UI Programmer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and implementing user interfaces that enhance player experiences in an exciting new game. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in UI programming, and a passion for creating engaging user experiences. Join a dynamic and inclusive environment where creativity and collaboration thrive, and contribute to the development of groundbreaking games that captivate players worldwide. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development with 5+ years as a UI programmer.
• Excellent C++ skills and experience in code optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a UI toolkit for UI/UX artists.
• Implement various menus and HUDs for optimal user experience.

Skills

C++

UI Programming

Code Optimization

Team Collaboration

UI/UX Concepts

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Unreal Engine

UMG Technology

Job description

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Reporting

Haven Studios is a game development studio headquartered in Montreal. In May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start Haven as a small team with big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio of exceptional people where together we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – games we’ve longed to play. At Haven, we believe that kindness, adaptability and fearless optimism make space for creative excellence. We are a hybrid studio that supports flexibility, focus and collaboration for our teams.

Haven joined the PlayStation Studios family as the first Sony game development team in Canada in 2022.

We have made amazing progress in a short time thanks to our talented, passionate team and their excellent contributions. Our first game, Fairgames, is in development for PlayStation and PC. Fairgames is a competitive multiplayer action heist with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill and playfulness that will entertain and engage players for years to come.

Position – Senior UI Programmer

We are looking for a Senior UI Programmer to join the Haven Interactive Studios project team. The Senior UI Programmer will design and implement new menus & huds while building a solid and performant UI toolkit for the UI/UX artists. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Senior UI Programmer will enable the highest quality UI/UX experience for our players.

Reporting

The Senior UI Programmer will report to a Technical Producer.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Develop, implement, and maintain a UI toolkit used by UI/UX artists
2. Develop, implement, and maintain various menus and huds (2D & 3D)
3. Development optimized UI software solutions tailored to the UI engine
4. Document UI systems and define UI standard methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

1. 8+ years professional software development skills
2. 5+ years experience as a UI programmer
3. Excellent C++ coding and debugging skills with experience in code optimization
4. Familiar with UI/UX concepts
5. Interest in working on various UI related tasks, including UI engine tasks
6. Ability to function effectively in a team environment, while prioritizing your own workload
7. BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience developing with Unreal Engine and UMG technology
2. Experience working in another UI middleware
3. UI development experience on console (PlayStation) and PC development
4. Education background in software ergonomics

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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