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UI Programmer

Cloud Imperium Games is seeking an experienced User Interface Engineer to join our UK based team, to work on our record-breaking crowd-funded game, Star Citizen! This position is responsible for developing engaging user experiences within an evolving codebase. The ideal candidate will be able to realize the vision of the art and design while working within the limits of the engine and engineering resources.

Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to contribute to a shared vision for compelling UI features
• Implement functional and elegant UI features from approved concepts
• Develop new functionality in the underlying UI framework to support new gameplay features
• Work with production staff and other leads to identify engineering tasks and subsequent schedule requirements
• Adhere to established coding standards and maintain efficient coding practices
• Serve as an active partner with other team members working on UI features
• Acquire new knowledge necessary to perform assigned tasks and maintain the technological evolution of the interface
• Manage a healthy relationship with non-engineering teams
• Provide critical analysis of programming and development practices with the goal of improving quality and team efficiency and fostering a positive working environment

Requirements

• Previous user interface design and implementation experience
• A minimum of 2 years professional game programming experience with at least one shipped AAA title
• Expert C++ programming skills
• Familiar with Flash/Action Script
• Deep familiarity with common user interface concepts like layout, text, event-driven programming, and control widgets
• Able to work in a collaborative environment with a team of highly skilled programmers
• Demonstrated ability to balance programming tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated and self-directing, knowledgeable about and willing to pitch in on many areas of development
• High comfort level working within, and analyzing and improving, an established code base
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for Video games

Pluses

• Computer science or related degree
• Expertise working within Cry Engine
• Experience working with Localization/internationalization systems and dealing with common related issues
• Experience developing or maintaining a UI toolkit framework
• Familiar with Lua, Python, or other scripting languages
• Experience working directly with low level 3D graphics systems
• Passion for science fiction and space simulations

Location:

Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK

If you feel you have something to offer this role, even if you don’t think you qualify for all the above, you should still apply – we are an inclusive employer and if you have potential, talent and a great work ethic, we want to hear from you.