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Experienced UI Engineer - Contract

Xbox Game Studio
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hybrid senior contract Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

First indexed 9 Sept 2026

Description

As a UI Engineer, you will work with art, design, and engineering teams to deliver UI and core technology features for a first-party Xbox Game Studio continuing the Forza Horizon franchise.

You will work with the lead engineer to establish high-level goals for the team and directly with the dev team to plan and deliver UI features.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement compelling UI features key to project vision.
  • Develop core UI and engine features within a custom, proprietary engine.
  • Work closely with the UI Art team to empower them through technology.
  • Collaborate effectively within a large multi-disciplined team.

Requirements:

  • UI Engineering experience with demonstrable work on at least one published title (ideally AAA).
  • Strong C++ experience.
  • Knowledge of existing UI frameworks such as WPF and proprietary engine development is a plus.
  • Excellent task planning and delivery mindset.
  • Genuine passion for video games.

This is a fixed-term contract based at state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa with a hybrid work model (minimum 3 days a week in studio).

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://jobs.jobvite.com/playground-games/job/o4DlAfwm