UI Programmer
About this role
About the role
We are looking for a UI Programmer to join the UX team on Crusader Kings III. In this role you will be the bridge between design and game, turning UX concepts and UI art into interfaces that make CK3's deep systems feel inviting and clear to players. You will work across both the C++ game layer and our in-house UI scripting language, and collaborate closely with designers, artists, and programmers throughout every feature cycle.
What you will be doing
Design and implement user interfaces - text displays, HUDs, menus, and in-game elements - from concept to shipped feature
Use our in-house UI scripting language to build interfaces that reflect design intent and connect to the game API
Implement game-side data models that feed the UI layer
Debug and maintain the UI to ensure a stable, performant product across supported platforms
Collaborate closely with UX designers, UI artists, gameplay programmers, and audio throughout the full feature cycle
Participate in estimations, task breakdowns, code reviews, and retrospectives
Contribute to the project's UI style guide, design patterns, and shared components, and help teammates grow in UI scripting
Take on non-UI tasks when the project needs it
Requirements
- Professional experience as a UI programmer, gameplay programmer with UI focus, or similar role in game development
- Ability to learn and become productive in new scripting languages, including domain-specific UI scripting languages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- A passion for making interfaces accessible to a broad player base
- Genuine interest in UI and game design, and enjoyment of close collaboration with designers and artists
Nice to have
- Experience with C++ in a game development context
- Strong knowledge of UI design patterns
- Experience with UI performance profiling and optimization
- Familiarity with Paradox Development Studio games, especially Crusader Kings III, as a player or modder
- Interest in h