Senior UI Programmer

Warner Bros. Discovery

. Write, extend and refine UI features in world-class triple-A videogaming experiences across multiple platforms .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in C++ and UI system architecture for AAA video games, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and user experience. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality game features and adheres to best engineering practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C++ ProgrammingUI System ArchitectureUnreal Engine 5Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM)Game Development Best Practices

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Hard Skills

C++UI System ArchitectureModel-View-ViewModelUnreal Engine 5UMGShadersUnreal Engine MaterialsAccessibilityLocalizationGame Technology Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineCommon UIEnhanced InputSlate

Industry Keywords

AAA Video GameUI FeaturesPerformance RequirementsMemory RequirementsScalability Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write, extend and refine UI features in world-class triple-A videogaming experiences across multiple platforms
Report to the Lead UI Programmer
Take on advanced architectural and implementation challenges for video game UI coding
Collaborate with artists and designers to deliver high-quality game experiences
Drive and implement UI features and systems through design, scheduling, implementation and polish
Provide constructive and proactive input into new features and iteration of existing features
Apply development best practices, solve problems proactively and maintain a strong commitment to quality
Conduct code reviews and contribute to high engineering standards
Ensure UI features meet performance, memory and scalability requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced understanding of C++
Solid understanding of relevant computer graphics and game technology principles
Experience architecting and maintaining UI systems for complex video games, including Model-View-ViewModel architecture
Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and UMG
Excellent communication skills
Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title
Desired: Experience with Unreal Engine’s Common UI, Enhanced Input, MVVM plugin and Slate
Desired: Experience with shaders and Unreal Engine materials
Desired: Experience with accessibility and localization
Desired: A passion for creating intuitive and polished user experiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career-defining opportunities
Thoughtfully curated benefits
Tools to explore and grow into your best selves
Hybrid work arrangement with the option to work from home or in the office on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays