High Level

UX Engineer will work on UI and UX within the game. The work will range from rapid prototyping to production development. Most of the work is expected to be done in Unreal Engine, both in C++ and Blueprints. Some prototypes and features may be done with different tools and frameworks.

Role Requirements

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.

At least three years of programming experience.
Strong working knowledge of C++.
Understanding principles of game design.
Proven understanding of core principles of UI/UX, best practices and accessibility.
Desktop (PC/Mac) development experience required.
Experience in designing and developing usable consumer-oriented UI.
Ability to rapidly prototype UI systems.
Ability to document specifications.
Strong communication abilities.
Experience with Unreal Engine is strongly suggested.
Experience with mobile platforms suggested.
Experience building UI systems for multi-platform games, apps, etc. a plus.
Experience with multiple UI frameworks is a plus.

Role Expectations

A creative problem solver and open collaborator.
Work closely with designers, producers, artists, other other engineers to contribute to a shared vision for compelling UI/UX features.
Write quality code adhering to the project coding standard and established engineering practices.
Design and build new UI/UX prototypes and iterate on existing ones.
Architect and design production level UI/UX subsystems.
Write software requirements and technical specifications.
Provide time estimates for tasks.
Implement production level game UI/UX subsystems.
Optimize code to reach the desired performance.
Document designed and implemented components.
Learn new technologies needed to complete the tasks and grow as an engineer.
Perform as subject expert.

About EA

At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together talented people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to dynamic and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and maternity and paternity leave, plus free video games and so much more! Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.