UI/UX Programmer

About us

At Chief Rebel, we view ourselves first and foremost as game developers. We want our games to be fun at all times during development, so we work extensively in-game with design, prototype and play! How we work is just as important as what we do, we encourage different perspectives and solutions, and we believe passionate discussion is key to unlocking potential. Working together and collaborating are more important to us than status and title.



What you will do

We are looking for an experienced UI/UX Programmer to join our Online/Frontend team and be responsible for our game’s user interface and user experience. You will work together with our Game Directors, Backend Programmers, Artists and UX Designers to regularly evaluate our game to determine the best ways to build communication layers between systems.

You will be responsible for helping design and implement multiple game systems including player inventory, matchmaking, settings menus and progression systems. You will create the underlying structural links between the UI and our backend systems, client APIs, state management and localization. Your contribution is key and will have a fundamental impact on how our players experience the game.



What you will bring

Ideal candidates will have experience working in the gaming industry and extensive knowledge of C++. You will be expected to problem solve, propose solutions and collaborate closely with your team members. As a part of collaborating, it’s expected that you will share your knowledge and skills with the team and be open to mentoring others. You must be comfortable in an agile, dynamic work environment and be willing to learn, teach, help and take pride in enabling your team members. You are open to others’ perspectives and you welcome feedback.

This is not an entry level position. Ideal candidates have experience working as a UI/UX Programmer. You can think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to UI/UX challenges. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, and you are a creative and driven individual with a passion for the gaming industry.

To succeed in this role, you need

Responsibilities:

- Implement UI and UX systems and features for the game

- Work closely with the UX Designer and UI Art team to create cohesive and intuitive features

- Debug and resolve technical issues related to the UI and UX systems

- Continuously evaluate and improve the user experience through playtesting and reviews



Requirements:

- 3+ years of professional experience programming in the gaming industry.

- Experience with Unreal nice to have

- Excellent programming skills in C++

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Be human, see the individuals on our team and help make sure they are appreciated

- Be open to others’ perspectives and welcome feedback

- Playtest constantly and seek solutions that align with the project goals



We welcome you!

We base our recruitment process on equal opportunities, with no regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability.