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UI Programmer, Crusader Kings 3

Paradox Interactive · Stockholm, SE

We are looking for a UI Programmer to join the UX team on Crusader Kings III. In this role you will be the bridge between design and game, turning UX concept...

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About the role We are looking for a UI Programmer to join the UX team on Crusader Kings III. In this role you will be the bridge between design and game, turning UX concepts and UI art into interfaces that make CK3's deep systems feel inviting and clear to players. You will work across both the C++ game layer and our in-house UI scripting language, and collaborate closely with designers, artists, and programmers throughout every feature cycle. What you will be doing: Design and implement user interfaces - text displays, HUDs, menus, and in-game elements - from concept to shipped feature Use our in-house UI scripting language to build interfaces that reflect design intent and connect to the game API Implement game-side data models that feed the UI layer Debug and maintain the UI to ensure a stable, performant product across supported platforms Collaborate closely with UX designers, UI artists, gameplay programmers, and audio throughout the full feature cycle Participate in estimations, task breakdowns, code reviews, and retrospectives Contribute to the project's UI style guide, design patterns, and shared components, and help teammates grow in UI scripting Take on non-UI tasks when...