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Gravity Well · 1 day ago

UI Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Gravity Well is a development team focused on creating engaging games, and they are seeking a UI Engineer to enhance their game interfaces. The role involves collaborating with UI/UX artists, implementing complex UI systems in Unreal Engine 5, and optimizing UI performance across platforms.

GamingInformation TechnologyOnline GamesVideo Games

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with our UI/UX Artist to translate layouts, flows and motion concepts into fully functional game interfaces

Implement complex UI systems and drive UI pipeline improvements in Unreal Engine 5 using our internal text based scripting language and Blueprints

Optimize UI for performance, memory use and scalability across target platforms

Contribute to all areas of code as part of a strong generalist engineering team

Create functional prototypes to validate interaction patterns and edge cases early

Maintain and enforce UI coding standards, best practices and documentation

Give meaningful feedback on all aspects of the game by being an advocate for players at every possible opportunity

Help create an inclusive and collaborative development culture within the team

Qualification

Unreal EngineScripting languagesGame UI implementationUI animationCommunication skills

Required

Deep experience with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred)

Strong technical background with scripting languages

3+ years as a professional developer in video game UI implementation, preferably on a shipped title

Experience integrating UI with gameplay systems (e.g., inventories, progression, matchmaking)

Experience implementing UI animation, transitions and motion using Unreal's tooling

Strong self-motivation and self-sufficiency. You know how to independently implement large changes and find the resources you need to make your vision clear to the team

Excellent communication skills and be a proactive communicator. You'll be able to speak deeply with other engineers as well as presenting ideas in appropriate depth to non-coders