Senior UI Programmer - Real-Time Game Interfaces

Ubisoft Montréal; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a UI Software Engineer to develop modules for a game’s general presentations (menus, HUD, etc.). You will read game design docs, prototype interactions with the design team, and implement robust UI systems across platforms using C++ and modern UI frameworks.

You will collaborate with designers and artists, optimize UI performance, and contribute to automated tests and tools supporting the UI pipeline. Montreal-based role with emphasis on visual and UX excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of C++ programming experience in video game or similar domain.
• Strong understanding of MVVM workflows and clean C++ code.
• Experience with game UI systems and optimization is a plus.
• Excellent collaboration and communication in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop modules for game UI (menus, HUD, etc.) based on game design docs.
• Define UI features and implement UI to support graphic designer needs.
• Design and implement menu/interface systems across platforms, ensuring visual/logistical consistency.
• Provide tools for UI systems and debugging via internal debug draw.
• Prototype UI interactions with design and programming teams.
• Iterate quickly in response to feedback and integrate designs with animation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Autonomy

Proactiveness/Ethics

Structured task estimation

Adaptability

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Slate/UMG

CommonUI

MVVM plugin

PC-centric platform

Job description

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a UI Software Engineer to develop modules for a game’s general presentations (menus, HUD, etc.). You will read game design docs, prototype interactions with the design team, and implement robust UI systems across platforms using C++ and modern UI frameworks.

You will collaborate with designers and artists, optimize UI performance, and contribute to automated tests and tools supporting the UI pipeline. Montreal-based role with emphasis on visual and UX excellence.