About the role
Project Overview
Work on a new IP and new genre that combines action feel with lighthearted and whimsical characters. Create delightful and seamless user experiences for both players and developer workflows. Work with a cross-discipline team at teamLFG to build a new franchise.
Responsibilities
- With minimal oversight, build and maintain production-quality UI systems, workflows, and tools in C++ on Unreal 5.
- Directly hire, manage and lead engineers working within the UI subdiscipline, providing support, technical mentorship, constructive feedback, and career development coaching.
- Provide technical guidance in UXUI systems to empower teammates across a wide variety of gameplay disciplines.
- Collaborate daily with a cross-disciplinary team to build new player experiences.
Required Skills
- Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in C++.
- Ability to communicate with customers of different technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals.
- Experience building and maintaining a broad variety of UXUI systems, from HUDs and front-end menus to fonts and localization workflows.
- Experience leading (direct management, mentoring, or guiding) engineers.
- Experience with development using the Unreal Engine.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with development on a variety of platforms (PC, console).
- Experience with real-time action multiplayer games.
- Experience shipping one or more game titles.
- Experience with codev or contractors.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base pay range (e.g., if based in Seattle): $197,400 - $296,000 USD.
- Final individual base pay is determined based on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
- Eligibility for SIE’s top-tier benefits package:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Matching 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Wellness program.
- Employee discounts for Sony products.
- May be eligible for a bonus package.
Working Conditions
- Location: United States, Remote.
- This is a flexible, remote role with varying pay ranges based on geographic location.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees.