Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a Senior User Interface Engineer to join our Engineering department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401k, and the chance to be part of online gaming history!
 
Summary
 
As a Senior User Interface Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, implementing and documenting features of an MMO User Interface while working closely with the UI team and other departments. You will also be responsible for providing technical direction to other UI engineers. Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to provide technical guidance and apply creative decision making skills so that the UI team’s vision is realized.
 
Position Responsibilities
 

• Work closely with designers, artists and other engineers to implement the technologies and features for an MMO User Interface.
• Support User Interface designers in all aspects of UI development, debugging and optimization through rapid prototyping and production implementation.
• Work with and direct other engineers and designers in designing, implementing and documenting an extensible and flexible UI API.
• Analyze system function and performance requirements to support design concepts.

 
Knowledge, skills & ability requirements
 
Knowledge:

• Solid working knowledge of C++ required.
• Experience with Scaleform is strongly preferred; experience with Flash and ActionScript is a plus.
• Experience with the Unreal Engine or Python is a plus.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of optimization and debugging skills especially when working in a multi-language environment.
• Experience working with cross-discipline teams.
• Prior user interface mod development for other games a plus.

 
Competencies:

• Solid understanding of user experience, user expectation, and interface design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially while working closely with non-technical teammates.
• Ability to translate look-and-feel designs into actionable technical designs in an agile work environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A real desire to work on best-in-class user-interface is an absolute must.

 
Experience:

• 4+ years in game industry working on AAA titles, with at least one title shipped required.
• Experience in MMO development and/or UI development are a big plus.
• Past experience building a UI framework is a plus.
• Experience leading a small team is a plus.

 
 

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is creating an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company is a fun, energetic place to work where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolios using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.