Software Engineer, UI

Job Description

Warner Bros. Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

Your New Role...

WB Games San Diego is a remote-first team seeking a UI Software Engineer who will be responsible for developing UI-heavy features for our unannounced debut title built on Unreal 5.

In addition to C++ and Blueprint contributions, you will use a variety of tools to communicate technical designs, architect systems, and playtest and provide feedback on the game. You will collaborate closely with other engineers, UX designers, artists, and our QA team to build a game that could become a leader in AAA free-to-play experiences.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Prototype, implement, and maintain UI for game features using UMG and Slate
• Evaluate feature designs for viability, completeness, time cost, and risk
• Optimize UI performance to ensure quality player experiences
• Author and review technical specifications to discover robust solutions
• Support artists and designers by building tools and improving workflows
• Participate in peer code reviews to learn, teach, and advocate for high standards

Qualifications & Experience...
• Working knowledge of Unreal or other complex game engines
• Experienced in C++ or similar languages with object-oriented fundamentals
• Broad understanding of algorithms, data structures, and UI patterns
• Dependable problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
• Able to work effectively with artists, designers, engineers and QA analysts
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Contributed to one or more published AAA games preferred
• Experience on a live ops software product preferred
• Familiarity with UMG/Slate workflows and debugging on console/mobile preferred
• Background with client-server networking or backend architectures preferred
• Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related Bachelor's degree preferred

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

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