UI Programmer - (March of Giants)

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

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!

Job Description

The incumbent will develop the modules for a game’s general presentations (menu, HUD, etc.).

What You’ll Do

• Read the game design documents to understand the intended player experience and actively challenge game design feedback to facilitate this experience;
• Help define the features and implementation of the UI in an effort to support the graphic designer’s needs;
• Design and implement menu and interface systems for specific users on desired platforms, preserving the uniformity of the visual and logistical aspects;
• Provide tools for UI systems and debugging through internal “debug draw”.
• Investigate and develop a deep understanding of UI framework, and use this knowledge to support the presentation team;
• In collaboration with design and other programming teams, quickly prototype interaction concepts for the game;
• Be reactive to feedback and perform quick iterations;
• In collaboration with the graphic designer, integrate designs and animation;
• Provide hooks for graphic designer animations and sound support;
• Understand the UI requests and recognize or investigate technical limitations (performance tracking and memory);
• Work closely with designers and artists to implement new ideas, providing technical, creative, and scheduling feedback;
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements;
• Actively maintain skill‑set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry;
• Oversee and maintain modules or systems that underlie the user interface;
• Optimize user interface code to run efficiently on desired platforms;
• Interact and collaborate with different departments;
• Challenge the game design of the game as well as its User Experience (UX)
• Develop automated tests APIs related to UI systems to ensure continuous health of the game;
• Have a broad knowledge of ergonomics and UX principles as applied to UI;
• Apply knowledge of localization and accessibility features;
• Carry out all other related tasks.

Qualifications

Training

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent training or experience.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of C++ programming experience in the video game sector or embedded systems, or relevant fields.

Knowledge

• Capacity to write clean, robust, performant, and maintainable C++ code;
• Excellent understanding of MVVM philosophy and workflows;
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills;
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices (design reviews, coding standards, code reviews, testing, documentation);
• Solid collaborative and communication skills within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Bonus: Experience with Unreal Engine 5, Slate and UMG;
• Bonus: Experience with UI Frameworks such as CommonUI;
• Bonus: Experience with MVVM toolchains such as Unreal's MVVM plugin;
• Bonus: Experience working on a PC-centric platform experience.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Autonomy and ethics in proactive work;
• Drive to take up major challenges;
• Define and estimate tasks in an structured way;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Results oriented.