UI Engineer, Gameplay Job at Activision (Malmö)

Senior Software Engineer - Gameplay & Features

The primary responsibility for this position is to partner with designers, artis...

Location

United States

Salary:

150000.00 - 195000.00 USD / Year

Second Dinner

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of game development experience
Experience developing Godot or Unity applications
High levels of empathy and support for team members
Approachability and excitement to collaborate on design and tech
Ability to implement user interfaces and gameplay features from the ground up
Experience with modern mobile game design and architecture paradigms
Ability to articulate and communicate technical ideas effectively both verbally and in written formats to both technical and non-technical team members
Passion for playing and making great games

Job Responsibility

Drive the architecture and implementation of functional and elegant gameplay systems
Bring wireframes, prototypes, and UIs to life within the game
Establish, share, and iterate on best practices for code architecture
Create tools and systems that can be reused to provide value in other parts of the game
Develop underlying back-end systems and server functionality to support front-end features
Work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to establish a shared vision for compelling player experiences
Monitor and repair live issues affecting gameplay

What we offer

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Second Dinner paying 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for dependents for many plans
401(k) contribution with no waiting period
16 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
Home office improvement bonus
Paid Vacation & Sick time
Up to 10 BetterHelp sessions covered each benefits plan year
Company Winter Holiday shutdown (Dec 25-Jan 1)
Company Summer Holiday shutdown (week of July 4)
Company Events - In-person all-hands gathering, and virtual events throughout the year
Equity

Fulltime

Senior Tools Engineer

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a talented Senior Tools Engineer to join ...

Location

Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of experience as a professional programmer, ideally with a focus on game development or tooling
Solid knowledge of C++ and development best practices
Experience building tools for narrative-driven games (dialogue editors, cinematic tools, scripting systems, etc.)
A strong understanding of branching story logic, dialogue trees, and cinematic pipelines in AAA productions
Practical experience with UI frameworks such as Qt, ImGui, WPF, or similar, with an eye for building elegant and efficient authoring interfaces
An appreciation for the needs of narrative and cinematic teams, with a user-focused mindset and an iterative approach to tool development
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to bridge the gap between engineering and creative disciplines
Passion for storytelling in games, and a desire to build the best possible experience for both players and creators

Job Responsibility

Designing, implementing, and maintaining tools that support cinematic design, branching dialogue systems, and narrative logic workflows
Partnering closely with narrative designers, writers, cinematic teams, and gameplay engineers to understand their needs and deliver tools that enhance storytelling capabilities
Supporting the development of a robust conversation editor and cinematic authoring environment that integrates with our gameplay and mission systems
Building intuitive, non-destructive, and visual editing tools for branching dialogue, VO management, localization support, scene playback, and sequencing
Identifying and improving narrative workflows and pipelines for greater productivity and iteration speed
Maintaining and evolving our proprietary UI framework or integrating third-party solutions where appropriate
Writing clean, reliable, and maintainable code that supports live authoring and rapid iteration

Senior Game UX Technical Designer

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Game UX Technical Designer to jo...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Working experience with UI development, interaction design, or Technical Art, ideally within game industry or application/software development
Familiarity with major game engines and experience implementing both UI systems and player interaction mechanics
Familiarity with C++ and Scripting languages
Understanding of MVVM architecture patterns, ideally with hands-on experience implementing MVVM in UI systems
Understanding of graphics optimization
Understanding of 'Game Feel'
camera, controls and animation systems
Understanding of shader programming and HLSL for creating custom visual effects and materials
A strong portfolio showcasing successful UX/UI and interaction design projects, especially in complex technical environments
Passion for understanding how players interact with games

Job Responsibility

Creating and implementing interaction systems (player input, controls, camera, etc.) in our game engine at various levels of fidelity
bridging the UI to the Moment to Moment gameplay mechanics.
Working closely with Game Design, UI, and Art team to craft both player interactions and visual interfaces
Architecting the technical consistency and integrity of UI and interaction systems
Fixing bugs and optimizing both UI systems and player interaction mechanics

Programming Intern

At Activision Blizzard we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment ...

Location

United States of America , Portland

Salary:

20.00 - 50.00 USD / Hour

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating December 2026 – July 2027
Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
Exhibits learning agility
has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
A passion for significantly impacting game development

Job Responsibility

Be a part of a world class animation engineering team where you’ll work with world class animators to achieve a standalone feature for Call of Duty runtime
This role will impact how animations look in Call of Duty
Our Build Engineering team improves and maintains our game build system as well as continuous integration, code and data validation, and packaging and distribution across many PC and Console platforms
Our primary goal is to ensure that designers, artists, and engineers can see their work reflected in our game as quickly and reliably as possible
The Engine/Systems Engineering Team is involved in the architectural implementation of key engine features leveraged by other teams and sub disciplines
An intern for this team will learn how to work on and deliver key features and systems in the Diablo engine, that key stakeholders and other developers will leverage and build upon to generate great and awesome content
Partner across teams developing gameplay and features for our games
You will be working on a shipping title, with a mentor, on a team managing multiple projects against competing deadlines
This role will focus on implementing new features or mechanics into a shipping title
Work on new projects to help increase efficiencies by prototyping knowledge resource tools for Blizzard

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance
all interns will be provided with a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs
all interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement)

Fulltime

2D Game Animator

You are invited to join our client, one of the most prolific developers in the g...

Location

Estonia , Tallinn

Salary:

Not provided

Van Kaizen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of professional animation experience
A strong portfolio showing character animation, VFX and motion storytelling
iGaming or slot animation experience (required)
Proficiency in 2D tools, especially After Effects (incl. Saber and Trapcode), Adobe Photoshop and Spine2D
Solid understanding of animation principles such as timing, anticipation and key poses
A keen eye for detail and quality
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently
Deep understanding of composition, colour and modern visual trends
Willing to work onsite in our Tallinn Office

Job Responsibility

Produce high quality animations for characters, symbols, environments, VFX and UI
Develop and pitch animation concepts with the Art Director and Game Designers
Build storyboards and animatics to plan motion before production
Rig 2D characters and assets for production needs
Optimise animations for performance across devices without losing quality
Mentor junior animators and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Iterate based on feedback to reach top tier visual quality and gameplay impact
Work with industry standard tools such as After Effects, Spine and Photoshop
Collaborate with game design, sound and engineering teams to deliver cohesive products

What we offer

relocation assistance is provided
visa support may be offered for eligible candidates

Senior Game Artist

Our client is a leading developer in the global igaming space, and we are lookin...

Location

Estonia , Tallinn

Salary:

Not provided

Van Kaizen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of seven years in game-related design, with strong experience in slot or casual/mobile games
Fluent spoken and written English
Deep knowledge of UI/UX principles and how art supports gameplay
Ability to think systemically and work confidently across different art styles
Proficiency in Photoshop and practical understanding of modern AI tools for art production
Experience preparing assets for development integration
A high level of creative thinking combined with production responsibility

Job Responsibility

Product & Player Experience: treat each game as a complete product, design visuals that clearly communicate game mechanics, build visual flows that guide players through features, and make learning and playing emotionally engaging
Creative & Game Design: contribute to ideation of mechanics and themes, propose visuals that enhance clarity and impact, suggest animation ideas, and bring fresh ideas while applying studio best practices
Art Production: create high‑quality graphics—symbols, backgrounds, UI elements, effects—and work across styles, maintaining consistency and preparing assets for engine integration
Market & Trend Awareness: research trends in slot games, analyse competitors, and propose visual directions to differentiate our titles
Marketing & Positioning: design graphics that support store presentation and marketing materials, strengthening product visibility
Ownership & Collaboration: own the visual quality from concept to release, collaborate with designers, developers, animators, QA, marketing, and producers, and mentor other artists when needed
Design Process & Improvement: propose improvements in design and animation processes, and help streamline workflows and automation where possible

What we offer

Relocation: visa relocation supported
a collaborative environment
opportunities to lead
a chance to influence a broad range of slot game projects

2D Game Developer (Defold)

Join our innovative team as a 2D Game Developer specializing in Defold. In this ...

Location

India , Noida

Salary:

Not provided

AquSag Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience developing and shipping 2D games using the Defold engine
Proficiency in Lua scripting and understanding of component-based game architectures
Strong track record in producing lightweight, performance-optimized builds for mobile and web
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach
Demonstrated ability to iterate quickly and deliver results in an agile environment
Solid understanding of deployment processes for various platforms
Attention to detail and a passion for creating engaging user experiences

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and deploy 2D games using the Defold engine, focusing on optimal performance and minimal build sizes
Implement robust gameplay mechanics and systems utilizing Lua scripting in a modular architecture
Collaborate closely with designers and artists to iterate rapidly on game prototypes and refine user experience
Optimize games for smooth performance across a variety of mobile and web platforms
Maintain efficient, well-documented code and adhere to best practices in game development
Debug, profile, and resolve performance issues to ensure stable game releases
Contribute creative solutions to technical challenges and provide input on gameplay and UI enhancements

Fulltime

C++ Developer

Magic Media is looking for a C++ Developer who is self-motivated, goal-orientate...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Magic Media

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a professional in game development
Experienced with multiplayer gameplay systems, network replication, core engine, and multiplayer networking (RakNet, SteamSDK or similar)
Experience with WAF/CMake or similar build system
Experience with DirectX 9/11 graphics programming
Fluent in English

Job Responsibility

Implement and improve a variety of fast and efficient core software using a custom proprietary C++ Engine
Work across the full technology stack including DirectX, Havok, FMOD, RakNet
Maintain and extend the codebase across multiple subsystems: AI, gameplay, player systems, UI, multiplayer
Help provide architectural oversight across the entire application
Collaborate to devise optimal engineering solutions to technical challenges

What we offer

Permanently remote position
An opportunity to experience different pipelines and styles and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
Flexible working hours
An inclusive culture and open communication

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