Senior UI Programmer

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do  vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!ㅤSENIOR UI PROGRAMMER Rocksteady is looking to add to its family of staff:
The Senior UI Programmer will write, extend and refine UI features in world-class triple-A video gaming experiences for our players across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Lead UI Programmer, you’ll take on advanced architectural and implementation challenges to push the boundaries of UI coding for video games, and in collaboration with artists and designers, deliver the highest quality game experience for our players.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis. You can choose to work from home or in the office on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the team collaborates onsite at Rocksteady Studios in Kentish Town, London.

Responsibilities Driving and implementing UI features and systems through all stages of production: design, scheduling, implementation and polish

Giving constructive and proactive input into the development of new features and the iteration of existing ones Working closely with artists and designers to produce outstanding user experiences

Exemplifying development best practices with strong communication, proactive problem solving and a strong commitment to quality

Conduct code reviews and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards

Ensure UI features meet performance, memory, and scalability requirements

Requirements

Advanced understanding of C++Solid understanding of relevant computer graphics and game technology principles

Experience architecting and maintaining UI systems for complex video games, including the use of Model-View-View Model architecture experience with Unreal Engine 5 and UMGExcellent communication skills

Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title

Desired

Experience with Unreal Engine’s Common UI, Enhanced Input, MVVM plugin and Slate

Experience with shaders and Unreal Engine materials

Experience with accessibility and localizationA passion for creating intuitive and polished user experiences

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, Skydance / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

About Skydance Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments:
Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

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