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Full-Time

Senior UI Engineer

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1047 Games

1047 Games

51-200 employees

Develops competitive FPS game with portals

Data & Analytics
Gaming

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Unreal Engine
Requirements
  • 4+ years of UI engineering experience, along with experience shipping a AAA title
  • Experience with Unreal Engine, UMG, and Slate
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other equivalent education
  • Ability to read, review, and write exceptional C++ code
  • Strong debugging, profiling, and problem solving skills
  • An understanding of common UI architecture methodologies (MVC, MVVM)
Responsibilities
  • Overseeing, auditing, and advancing a foundational UI tech stack built with Unreal Engine 5 in a robust, modular, scalable, performant, and maintainable fashion
  • Implementing UI components, features, systems, and widgets to solve complex and/or widespread needs
  • Taking ownership of large-scale UI topics and breaking them down into actionable tasks
  • Working closely with designers, artists and other engineers to design and implement player-facing UI
  • Actively driving code reviews
  • Identifying, analyzing, and resolving performance bottlenecks within the UI codebase

1047 Games operates in the competitive gaming industry with its free-to-play first-person shooter, Splitgate, which uniquely combines traditional arena shooter elements with portal mechanics for strategic gameplay. The game is available on multiple platforms, attracting a diverse player base from casual gamers to serious competitors. Revenue is generated through optional in-game purchases, allowing the company to maintain a large player community while enhancing the gaming experience through data analytics. The goal of 1047 Games is to deliver an engaging FPS experience while effectively monetizing their audience.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$110.7M

Headquarters

Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

69%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 1047 Games' recent $100M funding round and $1.5B valuation highlight strong investor confidence and financial stability.
  • The launch of the Splitgate Pro Series with a $100,000 prize pool demonstrates the company's commitment to fostering a competitive gaming community.
  • Major updates and new features, such as custom game options, keep the game fresh and engaging for players.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive FPS market requires constant innovation to retain player interest and avoid becoming obsolete.
  • Reliance on in-game purchases for revenue can be risky if player spending habits change or if new regulations impact microtransactions.

What makes 1047 Games unique

  • Splitgate's unique combination of traditional arena shooter mechanics with portal-based gameplay sets it apart from other FPS games.
  • 1047 Games' free-to-play model with in-game purchases allows for a large player base while maintaining revenue through optional cosmetic items.
  • The company's use of data analytics to optimize player experience and targeted marketing is a significant competitive advantage.