Lead UI Engineer

Company: Sony PlayStation
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation -5, PlayStation -4, PlayStation -VR, PlayStation -Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation -5, PlayStation -4, PlayStation -VR, PlayStation -Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
About Firewalk studios Firewalk Studios is dedicated to creating unforgettable multiplayer experiences that capture the joy of playing together. We believe in the power of multiplayer and want to delight players with worlds that spark imagination and forge connection through immersive gameplay, artistry, and heartfelt characters. We are currently working on an original multiplayer game as part of Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Creating worlds that ignite imagination and connection takes a collaborative team. Firewalk is building a world-class, next-generation game studio with a focus on a more sustainable approach to game development. For us, setting a high-quality bar, creating something extraordinary, and treating each other with trust and respect go hand-in-hand.
The Role Firewalk Studios is looking for a Lead UI Engineer who is interested in applying their skills to help bring exceptional entertainment to millions of players. As our Lead UI Engineer, you will be responsible for working cross-functionally with artists, designers and other engineers on process and implementation of UI systems and features.
Who you are Care deeply about creating and fostering healthy and strong teams.
Understand the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in the workplace
Able to move between long range thinking and day to day issues
Excited about learning and growing your abilities
Ready to jump in and start problem solving across multiple teams
Empathize deeply with our players, because you are a gamer at heart
What your day might look like Working with your team, UI Design and directors to understand the overall needs of UI for the game
Helping to break down high-level technical requirements into specific tasks and dependencies
Collaborating with other teams like gameplay, design, and backend services to work through UI needs and technical approach for features and systems
Conducting research and determining the most performant but also flexible solutions to enable rapid design iteration
Performing code reviews and working with your engineering team to align on UI architecture and coding standards
Working with UI Artists and Technical Artists to help implement key UI features
Participating in playtests to see how the UI is working in context and giving holistic notes on the game
Mentoring and guiding members of the UI engineering team to achieve their career goals
Qualifications You have been a UI Engineering Lead on at least 1 shipped title, helping the team from early production to ship, using Unreal Engine 4/5 (with UMG and Slate)
You have a body of work that showcases your ability to create performant, robust UI systems.
You have a solid foundation working closely with UI/UX and Game Design discipline leads to formalize, disseminate knowledge, and implement sophisticated UI features.
You can own and assist in the ideation and implementation of the UI facing elements of large scale game systems.
You have had experience leading a team of 2 or more engineers, guiding them through complex technical decisions, and nurturing their career aspirations and interests.
You have experience integrating backend services with player-facing features that require complex UI interactions.
You are able to bring your own shipping experience to the project and educate the team about challenges and pitfalls you've overcome when shipping titles.
You have experience in modeling extendible and flexible UI for multiplayer games that are updated frequently in live environments.
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Firewalk we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us, and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$149,600 - $224,400 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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