Lead UI Engineer (Apex Legends)

Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected.
Respawn Entertainment is the Academy Award-winning studio behind critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. As a collective of creative developers, we have launched some of the industry’s most critically and commercially successful games. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide.
Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talents in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of UI Engineers

• Own the technical quality, delivery, and maintenance of core, UI tools and engine systems

• Collaborate with UX, UI Art, and UI Tech Design to develop new tools, engine systems, and features meeting UI needs

• Mentor and coach UI engineers to develop and maintain a high performing team

• Identify and elevate technical risks to stakeholders and UI Tech Leadership

• Collaborate with XD Tech Leadership to develop long term strategy for Apex UI tech

• Collaborate with production to scope work and align roadmaps with stakeholders

• Review code submissions to ensure standards and best practices are followed

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience

• 1+ years of experience managing people

• Experience developing UI systems and collaborating with UI/UX teams

• Experience shipping a AAA game or multiple Live Ops releases

• Proficiency in C++ and one or more scripting languages

Nice to Haves

• Experience developing UI features in AAA, multiplayer, FPS games

• Knowledge of Apex Legends and Battle Royale competitors