UI Software Engineer – PC Frontend for Games (Hybrid)

Electronic Arts; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Electronic Arts’ Respawn Entertainment in Orlando seeks a Software Engineer to join the Jedi team and help build a best-in-class player experience. You’ll design, implement, and maintain UI systems, in-game HUDs, menus, and front-end features for PC, collaborating with engineers, UI/UX designers, artists, producers and QA.

We require 4+ years in games, proficiency in C++, strong problem-solving, and excellent teamwork. Unreal Engine is a major plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

C++

UI/UX

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Electronic Arts’ Respawn Entertainment in Orlando seeks a Software Engineer to join the Jedi team and help build a best-in-class player experience. You’ll design, implement, and maintain UI systems, in-game HUDs, menus, and front-end features for PC, collaborating with engineers, UI/UX designers, artists, producers and QA.

We require 4+ years in games, proficiency in C++, strong problem-solving, and excellent teamwork. Unreal Engine is a major plus.