Software Engineer - UI

Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory comprises a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity. We have a track record of delivering player‑centric, AAA‑quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the meticulous attention to the engineering tools and frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay.

But Atomic Theory is also more than just a studio; for us, it's a sanctuary, a place where our diverse experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape -- and with offices in Albany, NY; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t

Done on a global scale.

Our passion for gaming is at the core of everything we do, inspiring us to collaborate seamlessly. We're not afraid to take on big challenges and push for bold, innovative solutions. Every decision we make is guided by the goal of delivering maximum value and creating a significant, positive impact on our projects. By consistently going above and beyond, we transform every interaction into an exceptional partnership, building trust and delivering excellence.

We’re looking for a UI Engineer to join our hardworking team! Creating first‑class user experiences, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving robust technical solutions to deliver quality user experiences with our partners to enable and empower players around the world. UI Engineers thrive in a multi‑discipline environment - collaborating closely with designers, artists, and product owners to create, evolve, and maintain the systems and processes that create smooth interactions for players to deeply engage with games.

Our ideal candidates will have experience working within game development teams to create impactful user experiences, as well as a passion for games themselves. Knowledge of, and hunger to learn, UI system design, framework architecture, and platform best practices are preferred.

We have the internal structure to support someone looking to grow or a seasoned veteran ready to drive from day one. Final levelling (Intermediate vs. Senior) will be determined based on the candidate's portfolio, interview performance, and years of relevant experience.

• Feature Development: Implement, maintain, and collaborate on new UI features, systems and workflows within client engines.

• UI Framework Implementation: Develop and optimize UI frameworks, building asset workflows and implementation tools to enable designers and artists to provide engaging UI experiences.

• Critical Problem Solving: Leverage advanced debugging techniques to solve complex problems across multiple systems.

• Discipline
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Independently collaborate with designers, artists, and product leads to break down system requirements, and triage implementation features.

• Code Review: Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and set an example of quality code implementation that adheres to coding standards.

• Strong Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in C++ or C#, and experience with UI frameworks: including a deep understanding of layout architectures, component optimizations, and input handling.

• Engineering Excellence: A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with a focus on quality and best practices.

• Feature Ownership: Experience as the primary owner of a large feature or system within a shipped product.

• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. Able to frame discussions between engineers, producers, designers, artists, and project leads.

• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.

• Passion for Gaming: A genuine passion for video games and a desire to contribute to creating engaging and enjoyable experiences for players. Knowledge of current industry UI trends.

• Interest in Learning: Ea…