UI Programmer

Ready to level up in your career? 

Frima is looking for an Unreal Programmer with a UI-focused expertise to help its game development team to reach the next level. 

We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years, bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by a single ambition: to create unforgettable games across all platforms.

 

We take care of our people

• 4.5-day workweek, year-round. (Friday afternoons off);
• Truly flexible work arrangements: 100% remote, hybrid, or 100% in-office—the choice is yours;
• Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, sick days, and personal days: your well-being matters to us.
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage starting the day you join;
• A contribution to your RRSP;
• A $400 allowance for purchasing ergonomic equipment;

 

Life at the studio

• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, a gym, sports activities, and more;
• Regular presentations on projects and new developments: we keep our team informed about what’s happening at Frima;
• Close-knit, supportive, and inclusive teams—even when working remotely!
• Come discover the rest for yourself!

What your weeks are going to look like

• Work closely with the UI/UX team to integrate game interfaces (menus, HUDs, loading screens, etc.) into Unreal Engine;
• Participate in code reviews with various team members;
• Identify and resolve performance issues related to UI rendering, GPU/CPU profiling, and memory management;
• Develop modular and reusable user interface systems using Slate, UMG, Blueprints, and C++;
• Collaborate with designers and technical artists to improve UI tools and pipelines;
• Document the work performed and contribute to the standardization of UI practices within the project;
• Actively participate in daily Scrum meetings and sprint reviews.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, combined with experience deemed equivalent;
• More than five (5) years of experience as a video game programmer, including at least 1 year with Unreal Engine (4 or 5);
• Good understanding of the UMG system, the Slate Framework, and the Blueprint/C++ workflow;
• Strong knowledge of C++;
• Experience participating in the full development cycle of a mobile game (a significant asset);
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed;
• Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken). English skills are required to perform the job, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners.

 

What we value in our team

• Proactivity, independence, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team;
• Diplomacy, patience, organization, and thoroughness;
• Willingness to question assumptions;
• Commitment to a job well done and adherence to deadlines.

Come and make a difference with us! 

• Find out more about us: https://frimastudio.com/a-propos/
• About our culture: https://vimeo.com/766900522?share=copyLe

 

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted.