Senior Gameplay Engineer - UI

Astrid is seeking an experienced Senior UI / Gameplay Systems Engineer to join our small and thoughtful team as we push the boundaries in gaming and IP, offering fans new meaningful worlds and experiences., * Build and design player-facing menus, UI, and HUD systems using C++ and Blueprint

• Design intuitive interfaces using UMG and CommonUI
• Integrate with existing gameplay systems, and develop new gameplay systems for an open-world simulation game
• Share knowledge, mentor, and support colleagues in your area of expertise
• Champion engineering quality
• Partner with engineers, designers and artists to deliver excellent player-facing features

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong focus on UI and gameplay systems, having built player-facing features within Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprint and C++, and with extensive experience building UIs in UMG - ideally with CommonUI. You are comfortable working within and extending established gameplay architectures, and you care about delivering intuitive experiences that support core game flows and gameplay systems., * You are passionate about games and what they mean for our players

• You are proactive and take initiative
• You are a problem solver with a positive mindset who likes a challenge
• You care about code quality
• You consistently address issues as you encounter them
• You like to experiment and innovate
• You work well with others and communicate technical concepts clearly
• You have a continuous improvement mindset, * Proven experience developing UI and gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong understanding of UMG.
• Working knowledge of CommonUI, CommonInput, Enhanced Input, and how the systems interact.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Solid knowledge of C++
• Experience identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in UI and gameplay systems, * Knowledge of Slate
• Experience developing systemic games (emergent mechanics, interlocking systems, simulation-driven worlds, sandbox or co-op titles)
• Experience in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development
• Familiarity with developing games for multiple platforms

• Great compensation package and equity
• Private health insurance
• Pension
• Unlimited vacation days. We trust our team!
• Flexible remote work hours as long as team members deliver results
• We are committed to continuing to expand our benefits and perks to support our team.

Astrid is a gaming studio that brings together accomplished worldbuilders and game developers to create multiplayer creative experiences. Our first project is a cooperative open-world sim, designed to foster connection, problem-solving, and shared discovery. Players embark on a profound social experience in a richly imagined world shaped by dynamic systems, immersive storytelling, and community-driven play.