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Job Description

As a UI programmer, your duties include analyzing the feasibility of the functional requirements provided by UI designers and artists, offering technical advice and support. You need to implement UI features using C++ and handle the ongoing development and maintenance of the code.

What you will do:

  • Cooperate with the UI designer to understand the intended player experience;

  • Implement menu and interface systems for users on each platform, preserving the uniformity of the visual and logistical aspects;

  • In collaboration with design and programming teams, quickly prototype interaction concepts for the game;

  • Understand the implementations and recognize technical limits;

  • Oversee the programming of the UI elements that underlie the user interface;

  • Optimize user interface module code so that it can be implemented on game consoles;

  • In collaboration with the graphic designer, integrate designs and animation (timeline or code);

  • Ability to debug code in order to fix potential issues;

  • Carry out all other relevant tasks.

Qualifications

  • Proven C++ programming experience and in the video game sector or embedded systems;

  • Games industry experience preferred.

  • Solid knowledge of programming design patterns and programming standards.

  • Knowledge of object-oriented programming;

  • Knowledge of multimedia integration.

  • Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English. Bonus Points:

  • Flex other programming languages (XML, C#, JavaScript) an asset;

  • Knowledge of current trends in graphic design and user interface design;

  • Experience in UE engine

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks from Ubisoft Shanghai:

  • Future of Work framework: We believe that working location flexibility is essential to employee engagement and contributes to our high value of work-life balance

  • A minimum of 15 days paid annual leave

  • Monthly meal and snack allowance

  • Premium medical insurance plan and free annual health check

  • Game Package: free access to Ubisoft games on PC plus a rich and expanding library of games & books

  • Employee Assistance Program: wellbeing solutions, emotional support, and life coaching

  • Jumpstart your growth: A rich resevoir of premium and exclusive learning resources to support your continuous learning, expand your skillset, and advance your career.

  • 10+ staff clubs featuring weekly sports and gaming activities and events

Ubisoft CSR commitment

Making a long-lasting positive impact for our players, our teams, our partners and our planet.

In Ubisoft, we are working to enrich players’ lives through unique and memorable gaming experiences and by improving the positive impacts of our games. To get there, we are creating a safer, more inclusive work environment, we are giving back to the communities where Ubisoft operates by working with local non-profit partners and by working to reduce the environmental impact of our business.