Software Engineer UI

Respawn Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 3 weeks/yr

Sick time 80 hrs/yr

16 holidays/yr

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Respawn Entertainment is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Jedi team and craft best-in-class UI experiences for PC players. You’ll own features from design through deployment, collaborating with engineers, designers, and artists to deliver a polished player experience.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in game engineering with UI/UX focus, strong C++ skills, and a passion for great player centric UI. Unreal Engine experience is a major plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in the games industry as an engineer with UI/UX focus.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with PC gaming and player expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable UI systems, in-game HUDs, menus, and front-end features.
• Drive PC-specific UI/UX features and the holistic engineering experience.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues to improve player experience.
• Collaborate with engineers, UI/UX designers, artists, producers, and QA.
• Contribute to healthy team morale and culture.
• Share and receive opinions about the game as a whole.

Skills

UI/UX engineering

Proficiency in C++

Analytical problem solving

Communication & teamwork

PC gaming familiarity

UX best practices

Player-focused mindset

Unreal Engine experience

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide.

Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars™ Jedi: Survivor, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.

Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join the Jedi team in creating a best-in-class experience for our players. On the Jedi Engineering team, we believe in individual ownership of features, close collaboration with other departments, and prioritizing the player experience.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, modular UI systems, in-game HUDs, menus, and front-end features.
• Drive PC-specific UI/UX features, owning the holistic experience from the engineering side. This can include everything from mouse-and-keyboard navigation, dynamic cursor behaviors, comprehensive key remapping, detailed settings menus, and beyond.
• Be able to proactively identify, diagnose, and solve issues as they arise. This includes both bugs and areas where the player experience can be improved.
• Collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders - engineers, UI/UX designers, technical artists, technical designers, producers, QA.
• Contribute to healthy team morale and culture
• Share and receive opinions about the game as a whole

Ideally, you'll have

• 4+ years’ experience in the games industry working as an engineer, with experience in UI/UX.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Familiarity with PC gaming and player expectations on that platform.
• Familiarity with UX best practices.
• Passion for making a great player experience.
• Unreal Engine experience is a major plus, but not required.

In addition to opportunities for creative impact and professional growth which come with being a member of our team, working at Respawn has many other perks and benefits! Learn more at respawn.com/perks.

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Ranges

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$122,300 - $170,700 CAD
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$143,800 - $217,200 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

• In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work full time.
• In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.