Senior UI Engineer

Archetype Entertainment is a new game studio in Austin, Texas led by industry veterans from BioWare and other AAA studios. Archetype is a division of Wizards of the Coast (Hasbro). We are building a development team with world-class talent to create a new science fiction universe for our first multiplatform roleplaying video game.

Our goal is to create the greatest story-driven roleplaying games in the world.

At Archetype, we believe there will always be a place for story-driven roleplaying games that put the player at the center of an epic personal narrative with impactful choices. We also believe that game studios should empower top developers and challenge them with ambitious projects that are shaped by a strong, clearly communicated creative vision.

We chose Austin because it is a great place to live and work. Austin is the capital of Texas and is a fast-growing city with a vibrant music scene, cosmopolitan culture, a world-class university (the University of Texas at Austin - “Hook ‘em Horns!”), and scenic rolling hills. It was recently voted the #1 place to live in America for the third year in a row — based on affordability, job prospects, and quality of life.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior UI Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with the engineering and UX teams on the development of the UI framework for our upcoming science fiction roleplaying game, Exodus. The ideal candidate is a flexible technical contributor with deep knowledge of building UI in Unreal Engine.

What You’ll Do

• Develop core UI systems, frameworks, and patterns
• Define "what good looks like" for UI development on our team
• Improve the quality and performance of our UI technology stack
• Consistently hit your committed goals in a timely and predictable manner
• Mentor and support other specialists on how to use and extend our technology

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated ability developing UI for AAA games
• The ability to develop creative solutions to large and sophisticated problems
• Unreal Engine Experience
• A strong focus on quality and building scalable solutions to serve our UX team
• Initiative to push boundaries to build something outstanding
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $128,669
• Pay Range End: $215,571

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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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.

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