UI Programmer

Wizards of the Coast; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off to Recharge

Financial Well-being

Life & Family Support

Volunteer & Community Initiatives

Learning & Development

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Skeleton Key is seeking a talented UI Programmer to join our Montreal team and help implement and connect UI features in Unreal Engine, shaping our first AAA game.

You will work on UI using UMG/Blueprints, ensure clean data flow, and collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver responsive interfaces across platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience building UI in Unreal using UMG and Blueprints.
• 3+ years of C++ or console development.
• 3+ years professional development with UMG in Unreal.
• Understanding of Blueprint scripting, events, interfaces, and data flow.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with UI navigation, input, scaling, and localization.
• Ability to create clear, maintainable implementations from designs.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and hook up game UI using Unreal UMG and Blueprints.
• Connect menus, HUDs, and widgets to gameplay systems and data.
• Build reusable UI components and support established UI frameworks.
• Implement navigation and input for controller, mouse, and keyboard.
• Debug UI logic, layout, performance, and integration issues.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, art, design, and engineering.

Skills

Unreal UI development

C++/console development

UMG in Unreal

Blueprint scripting

Debugging & problem-solving

UI navigation & localization

Design-to-implementation

Communication & collaboration

Shipped Unreal title (Nice to have)

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Wetake play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imaginationand driveto build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

At Wizards of the Coast, we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whether it's through the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure.

Skeleton Key is a game development studio and division of Wizards of the Coast. We are a group of people who are guided by the belief that by empowering our teams and providing the necessary time, tools, and support we can foster a creative culture where everyone can do their best work.

Skeleton Key is headquartered in Austin, TX, and we’re building out a new, growing studio in Montreal, QC. We’re looking for a talented UI Programmer with a passion for creating intuitive, responsive game interfaces. You’ll join our Montreal team to implement and connect UI features in Unreal Engine, helping bring our first AAA game to life.

What You'll Do:

• Implement and hook up game UI using Unreal UMG and Blueprints.


• Connect menus, HUDs, and widgets to gameplay systems and data.


• Build reusable UI components and support established UI frameworks.


• Implement navigation and input for controller, mouse, and keyboard.


• Debug UI logic, layout, performance, and integration issues.


• Collaborate with UI/UX, art, design, and engineering.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience building UI in Unreal using UMG and Blueprints.


• 3 years of experience with C++ or console development.


• 3 plus years professional development with UMG in Unreal


• Understanding of Blueprint scripting, events, interfaces, and data flow.


• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.


• Familiarity with UI navigation, input, scaling, and localization.


• Ability to create clear, maintainable implementations from designs.


• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Have:

• Professional game experience or a relevant portfolio.


• Shipped title using Unreal Engine.

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer

Wizards and Skeleton Key is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

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• Health & Wellness


• Time Off to Recharge


• Financial Well-being


• Life & Family Support


• Volunteer and Community Initiatives


• Learning & Development


• Exclusive Perks

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