UI Programmer

At Wizards of the Coast, we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whether it's through the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure.

Skeleton Key is a game development studio and division of Wizards of the Coast. We are a group of people who are guided by the belief that by empowering our teams and providing the necessary time, tools, and support we can foster a creative culture where everyone can do their best work.

Skeleton Key is headquartered in Austin, TX, and we’re building out a new, growing studio in Montreal, QC. We’re looking for a talented UI Programmer with a passion for creating intuitive, responsive game interfaces. You’ll join our Montreal team to implement and connect UI features in Unreal Engine, helping bring our first AAA game to life.

What You'll Do:

• Implement and hook up game UI using Unreal UMG and Blueprints.
• Connect menus, HUDs, and widgets to gameplay systems and data.
• Build reusable UI components and support established UI frameworks.
• Implement navigation and input for controller, mouse, and keyboard.
• Debug UI logic, layout, performance, and integration issues.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, art, design, and engineering.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience building UI in Unreal using UMG and Blueprints.
• 3 years of experience with C++ or console development.
• 3 plus years professional development with UMG in Unreal
• Understanding of Blueprint scripting, events, interfaces, and data flow.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with UI navigation, input, scaling, and localization.
• Ability to create clear, maintainable implementations from designs.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Have:

• Professional game experience or a relevant portfolio.
• Shipped title using Unreal Engine.

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer

Wizards and Skeleton Key is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

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. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.