Senior UI Engineer (Games)

Company Description

Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size.

We are a diverse and global team that is always striving to be inclusive. We seek talented individuals who are passionate about creating exceptional games and driving innovation in the gaming world.

100% Remote position, working with an international team on AA or AAA games in an Unreal Studio

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior UI Engineer to drive the development of high-quality user interfaces. This role requires technical expertise in Unreal Engine 5 UI frameworks, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor fellow UI engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize UI systems using C++, UMG, and Slate.
• Architect scalable UI frameworks that integrate seamlessly with gameplay and backend services.
• Enhance UI performance and memory efficiency, ensuring smooth interaction and rendering.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other UI engineers, fostering best practices.
• Collaborate closely with designers and artists to translate UX concepts into interactive and immersive UI elements.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Noesis, Scaleform, or other UI middleware.
• Knowledge of motion design, shader-based UI effects, or procedural UI animations.
• Familiarity with backend integration for UI systems (Live Ops, telemetry, analytics-driven UI updates).
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UI engineering for games.
• Expertise in C++ and Blueprint scripting within Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Deep understanding of UMG, Slate, and Common UI frameworks.
• Experience shipping at least one AAA console or PC game as a UI engineer.
• Knowledge of UI rendering, localization, and platform certification requirements (TCR/TRC).
  
  

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance:
  Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development:
  Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities:
  Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health:
  Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community:
  Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.
  
  

Our diversity makes us stronger - it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us, regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics, feels valued, respected, and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential.