UI Programmer
UI Programmer
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ABOUT THIS POSITION
Digital Extremes is seeking an Intermediate to Senior UI Programmer to join our team. In this role you will be developing and implementing the logic and flow for all ingame UI. You will need to collaborate with design art and other programmers to understand the UI requirements for a given feature. You will need to be an expert in C and have experience with Flash and ActionScript. You will also have strong communication skills and a strong interest in UI technologies and implementation. Experience with Lua would be an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement the logic and flow for all ingame UI
- Collaborate with design art and other programmers to understand the UI requirements for a given feature
- Work directly with artists and other programmers to implement efficient and maintainable modular and reusable UI systems
- Develop and maintain UI systems and best development practices
- Work with UI artists to develop UI elements
- Create custom tools and scripts as necessary to facilitate UI development
- Ensure the technical quality and function of the UI through tuning and bug fixing
- Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the games production and development
REQUIREMENTS
- B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science Mathematics Engineering or equivalent game development experience
- 5 years of game development experience with at least 1 shipped product
- Strong interest in UI technologies and implementation especially usability and the presentation of information
- Expertise in C
- Experience with UI Editors and Software such as Adobe Animate Flash Scaleform etc.
- Strong communication skills (in both written and verbal capacities) work ethic and motivation
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz Digital Extremes ranks as one of the worlds top independent video game development studios. Originating with the cocreation of Epic Games multimillion unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector BioShock for the PlayStation3 the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the freetoplay action game Warframe boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Nintendo Switch and iOS. The studios most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe an openworld actionfantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London Ontario Canada and is proud to be selected as one ofCanadas Top 100 Employers achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.
For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes please visitwww.digitalextremes.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our longterm focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers. We summon you to join our elite team!
The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
- Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
- Excellent benefits and paid time off
- Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan our mental wellness and healthcare services app
- Professional development and career support
- Worklife balance wellness subsidies
- Be part of Giving Back through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
- Employee events and team building exercises
Please note some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest however only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full Time
