At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning UI features for exciting racing games with a talented team.
- Company: Join Playground Games, a leading Xbox Game Studio known for innovation and fun.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, relocation assistance, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture for all team members.
- Why this job: Be part of a diverse team making genre-defining games that players love.
- Qualifications: Experience in UI Engineering and strong C++ skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be continuing the much-loved Forza Horizon franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create new experiences in the racing genre.
About the role: As a UI Engineer, you will be working with the art, design and engineering teams to deliver UI and core technology features. You will work with the lead engineer to establish high-level goals for the team and directly with the dev team to plan and deliver UI features. You will work on all layers of the UI tech stack to improve performance and expand our capabilities. This is a fixed term contract based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.
What you’ll do:
- Implement compelling UI features which are key to our projects vision.
- Develop core UI and engine features within our custom, proprietary engine.
- Work closely with the UI Art team to empower them through our technology.
- Become a key collaborator who can work effectively within a large multi-disciplined team.
What you’ll bring:
- UI Engineering experience, with demonstrable work on at least one published title (ideally AAA).
- Strong C++ experience.
- Knowledge of existing UI frameworks such as WPF and proprietary engine development is a plus.
- Excellent task planning and delivery mindset.
- A genuine passion for video games.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class games with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios. Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment. We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work.
Experienced UI Engineer - Contract employer: Playground Games Limited
Playground Games is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Located in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa, our state-of-the-art facilities provide a dynamic environment for UI Engineers to thrive, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a passionate team dedicated to creating genre-defining games. We prioritise employee well-being and celebrate diversity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
