• Design, build, and maintain interactive systems, tools, and experiences within Unreal Engine (Blueprints and/or C++) • Integrate web services and API endpoints to persist data and push analytics of user's performances • Implement systems and APIs that work across different platforms and use cases • Build flexible, data-driven solutions that enable other teams to build systems off of • Work with DevOps to implement pipelines that build and deliver the client reliably • Document systems, features, and workflows clearly for reusability and scalability • Explore new Unreal capabilities (e.g., AI integration, procedural systems, etc.) • Prototype new interactions, SDKs/APIs, and/or AI-assisted training tools.

• Build and design player-facing menus, UI, and HUD systems using C++ and Blueprint • Design intuitive interfaces using UMG and CommonUI • Integrate with existing gameplay systems, and develop new gameplay systems for an open-world simulation game • Share knowledge, mentor, and support colleagues in your area of expertise • Champion engineering quality • Partner with engineers, designers and artists to deliver excellent player-facing features

• Design and create AI behaviours in Unreal Engine using State Trees and Blackboards. • Build and iterate on Character, Camera & Controls. • Integrate AI with the rest of the game systems to create a fun, exciting living world. • Share knowledge, mentor, and support colleagues in your area of expertise • Champion engineering quality • Partner with engineers, designers and artists to deliver excellent player-facing features

Role Description Astrid is seeking an experienced Senior UI / Gameplay Systems Engineer to join our small and thoughtful team as we push the boundaries in gaming and IP, offering fans new meaningful worlds and experiences. - Build and design player-facing menus, UI, and HUD systems using C++ and Blueprint - Design intuitive interfaces using UMG and CommonUI - Integrate with existing gameplay systems, and develop new gameplay systems for an open-world simulation game - Share knowledge, mentor, and support colleagues in your area of expertise - Champion engineering quality - Partner with engineers, designers and artists to deliver excellent player-facing features Qualifications - Proven experience developing UI and gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5 - Strong understanding of UMG - Working knowledge of CommonUI, CommonInput, Enhanced Input, and how the systems interact - Strong teamwork and collaboration skills - Solid knowledge of C++ - Experience identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in UI and gameplay systems Requirements - You are passionate about games and what they mean for our players - You are proactive and take initiative - You are a problem solver with a positive mindset who likes a challenge - You care about code quality - You consistently address issues as you encounter them - You like to experiment and innovate - You work well with others and communicate technical concepts clearly - You have a continuous improvement mindset Benefits - Great compensation package and equity - Private health insurance - Pension - Unlimited vacation days. We trust our team! - Flexible remote work hours as long as team members deliver results - We are committed to continuing to expand our benefits and perks to support our team Bonus Experience - Knowledge of Slate - Experience developing systemic games (emergent mechanics, interlocking systems, simulation-driven worlds, sandbox or co-op titles) - Experience in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development - Familiarity with developing games for multiple platforms