Senior UI Programmer

About the project:
We’re building a competitive battle royale x hero shooter in Unreal Engine 5, combining fast-paced action with diverse hero abilities and deep progression. Our focus is on delivering responsive, stylish, and intuitive UI that keeps players immersed in the action while supporting live-service features, customization, and monetization. If you’re passionate about crafting interfaces that feel as good as they look, you’ll feel right at home.

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and maintain core UI systems and frameworks in Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and gameplay programmers to translate UX wireframes and prototypes into polished in-game interfaces.
• Develop responsive, scalable UI solutions for fast-paced multiplayer gameplay and live-service features, including progression, loadouts, cosmetics, and monetization flows.
• Ensure UI performance and stability across platforms, optimizing for both usability and frame rate.
• Create tools and workflows that improve iteration speed and empower designers to build UI without heavy engineering support.
• Drive technical decisions and mentor junior programmers in UI best practices.

Must-have experience:

• 4+ years of professional programming experience, including at least 1 shipped title with significant UI responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine 5 (UMG, Slate, Blueprints integration).
• Proven track record of building and optimizing complex UI systems for multiplayer or live-service games.
• Experience integrating monetization, store, or progression systems into UI.
• Solid understanding of design principles, player experience, and accessibility in UI.
• Excellent debugging, optimization, and performance profiling skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-disciplinary teams.

Bonus points:

• Passion for competitive shooters (tell us which titles!)
• Background in art, design, or other creative disciplines alongside strong technical skills.

Why Lobah?

• Work wherever you like: at home or in the office in Poland, Warsaw
• Small, senior team: your decisions have an immediate impact.
• Salary range: 18-22k + VAT on B2B or UoD equivalent