UI Programmer

About Crytek

Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development platform CRYENGINE.

Founded by brothers Avni, Cevat, and Faruk Yerli in 1999, Crytek has studios in Frankfurt am Main (Germany), Kiev (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Turkey).

With a focus on technical innovation and a reputation for setting the industry standard for graphics, Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, The Climb, and Robinson: The Journey.

Position

Crytek is looking for an experienced and passionate UI Programmer to work with the Hunt: Showdown development team in our Frankfurt studio.

As UI programmer, you will help develop the tools and interaction methods that are required for building user interfaces. Working closely with UX / UI Designers, you will play an important role in how the UI is built and how it will function. The ideal candidate has experience in different parts of game development.

This role is based on site in our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. You will have the chance to work alongside our worldclass team that features some of the best developers in the industry and take advantage of our attractive relocation package.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, maintain and optimize the UI systems to work efficiently with the supported consoles and platforms, using CRYENGINE and Flash
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
• Write clear, maintainable and portable code
• Document source code, and write test cases when necessary
• Write technical and software design documents
• Work very closely with UI Artists, UX Designers, and other Engineers

Your qualification

• 3+ years of professional experience as UI Programmer, preferably in the games industry
• Excellent understanding of C++
• Worked on a UI oriented project
• STL experience
• Experience with Agile development
• Strong software engineering and debugging skills
• Experience with writing custom controls, skins and other advanced UI features
• Some knowledge of 3D math
• Experience with any game engines, preferably experience with CRYENGINE
• Team player and self-driven
• Willing to learn
• Solid English skills, good communication skills with strong affinity for transparency
• Willing to relocate to Frankfurt, Germany

Will be a plus

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, a similar degree or comparable experience
• Experience with consoles

What we offer

• Career Path 

Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives. 

• Company Apartment 

To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.

• Relocation Support 

We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. 

You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).     

• Public Transport Pass 

Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.

• Gym Card 

A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.

• International Environment 

We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity. 

• German Classes 

Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family. 

• Events

Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!

We are all gamers: stay connected and play games with your colleagues at our remote gaming parties.

• Vacation Days 

At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.