UI Engineer | Europe | Fully Remote

Escape Velocity Entertainment Inc; España; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Escape Velocity Entertainment Inc is seeking a UI Engineer to work with Design, Animation, and Audio to develop, write, implement, and debug UI code for our unannounced project.

You will collaborate across disciplines, write code that meets functional/technical requirements, participate in design and testing, and adhere to coding standards. This role is fully remote and requires shipping AAA titles, strong C++ skills, and Unity/UE5 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles.
• Proficient with Unity and Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong C++ skills and ability to architect gameplay mechanics and tools.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, animation, and audio to implement UI.
• Write, implement, and debug UI code for the project.
• Adhere to coding standards and participate in testing.
• Research techniques to stay current with game industry developments.
• Identify risks and propose solutions.

Skills

C++

Gameplay programming

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

As a UI Engineer, you will work closely with Design, Animation, and Audio to Develop, write, implement, and debug code for the UI on our unannounced Project.

What we will do together:

• Collaborate with other disciplines (art, design, sound) in implementing the UI.
• Write code that fulfills the functional and technical requirements of the project.
• Participate in the design of products and perform some testing activities.
• Adhere to the project’s coding standards.
• Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry.
• Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks

What you will bring:

• Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles
• Experience using industry-standard engines such as Unity and UE5
• A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
• Well versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
• Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits, on what we believe is a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. But that doesn’t necessarily make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are ‘Fully Remote’ and support team members nearly anywhere in the world. We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing bad news. We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours you’re clocking. We’re dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that we’re not wasting yours and we’re all always working on the most important things.

A few benefits you can expect from us:

• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for your home set up
• Other benefits based on your region

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.