General Interest - UI Engineer

Rushdown Studios • Saratoga Springs, NY

73d • $90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Rushdown Studios, founded by games industry veterans, is a co-dev game studio focused on solving complex problems in multiplayer games. We are looking for skilled UI Engineers to join our team in anticipation of future hiring needs. This role involves working with existing codebases, improving UI processes, and collaborating with designers to create functional in-game elements. The position is based in Saratoga Springs, NY, with a preference for local candidates willing to work on a hybrid basis, but we also support fully remote work for candidates in certain states.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of professional experience with C++ and Unreal Engine, including the Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) UI Designer and Slate UI Framework.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing user interfaces for PC or console games.
• Experience with memory management tooling and profiling.
• Deep understanding of UI design principles and usability.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first — before even your own code and ego.
• Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Coherent, Scaleform, or ActionScript.
• Experience modding games in any capacity.

Responsibilities

• Ramp up quickly with existing codebases.
• Research and propose improvements to UI processes and pipelines.
• Develop best practices for the team for performant use of UMG and Slate.
• Profile the game’s UI in Unreal Engine and prioritize resulting performance fixes.
• Support in-game features that integrate with online SDKs with an eye toward both performance and usability.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to transform wireframes and interfaces into functional in-game elements.
• Optimize and profile UI performance to ensure a smooth player experience.

Benefits

• Compensation: $90,000-135,000/year.
• 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Annual Video Game Budget.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees