UI Programmer

UI Programming at Arrowhead
Our Team consists of a varied group of developers, focusing on intertwining the social gameplay experience with the moment to moment gameplay (community/metagame). We work on the backend communication and UI/UX implementation and other community type features. We work closely with (UI/UX) artists, designers and other programmers and have a great impact on the overall gameplay experience of our project.

Your contribution
As a UI Programmer, your main tasks and responsibilities are:

- Co-operate in the design and implementation of User Interfaces - ranging from elements of the Gameplay HUD, (text) displays, menus and game elements;
- Debug the UI to ensure a stable product and smooth gaming experience;
- Coordinate with back-end programmers and ensure features work properly with our servers;
- You will be mainly focussing on the (global) community features, but at times you will also have the opportunity to help out with project-wide UI.


Our requirements
Are you a UI Programmer with the following experience?

- You have 3 or more years of experience in game development and you have shipped a (AAA) title;
- Excellent C/C++ skills;
- Experience as a (gameplay) programmer, specific UI programming experience would be ideal (but not mandatory);
- Hands on experience with multiplayer game programming, ideally in a peer-to-peer environment;
- Able to create well-encapsulated systems which work together as the tools in a toolbox to create a cohesive and engaging UX;
- Great familiarity of game technologies such as physics, animation, artificial intelligence and the ability to use them to create fun and emergent gameplay;
- Knowledge of 3D math foundation in linear algebra, vectors and matrices;
- Good understanding of kinaesthetic appeal;
- Good English communication skills (verbal and written).


Practical information
Scope: Full-time, 40 hours per week. We offer a permanent position and relocation aid for the right candidate. Remote working can be considered for the right candidate.

Location: Stockholm

If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.