UI Programmer - (March of Giants)

Company Description

Ubisoft is a world leader in video games, with teams spread across the globe creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams grow. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for developing game modules for general presentations (menus, HUD, etc.).

What you will do

• Read game design documents to understand the intended gameplay experience and actively participate in design feedback discussions aimed at facilitating this experience;
• Help define UI features and implementation, while remaining aligned with the graphic designer's needs;
• Design and implement menu and UI systems for the target platforms, ensuring consistency in visual and logical aspects;
• Provide tools for UI systems and internal "draw" debugging;
• Study and thoroughly understand the UI structure to be able to assist the presentation team;
• In collaboration with design teams and other programmers, quickly propose interaction concept prototypes;
• Be responsive to feedback and produce rapid iterations;
• In collaboration with the graphic designer, integrate designs and animation;
• Provide hooks for graphic designer animations and support for audio;
• Understand UI requests and recognize or examine technical limitations (performance and memory tracking);
• Work closely with designers and artists to implement new ideas, providing feedback on technique, creativity, and planning;
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements;
• Actively keep knowledge and skills up to date by following the latest industry innovations;
• Supervise and maintain the modules or systems underlying the UI;
• Optimize UI code for efficient operation on target platforms;
• Interact and collaborate with various departments;
• Challenge game design as well as its user experience (UX);
• Develop automated test APIs related to UI systems to ensure the constant health of the game;
• Have a good knowledge of ergonomics and UX principles as they apply to UI;
• Apply knowledge regarding accessibility and localization features;
• Perform all other related tasks.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or other equivalent training or experience.

Experience:

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

Knowledge:

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

Skills:

• Problem-solving;
• Attention to detail;
• Good oral and written communication;
• Proactive work attitude with a sense of autonomy and ethics;
• Motivation to take on large-scale challenges;
• Organizational skills in defining and estimating tasks;
• Adaptability to change;
• Results-oriented.