Who is Oni Studios
Oni Studios is a powerful resource helping brands and content creators build powerful content and brands. Based in Austin, Texas, we’re in the heart of technology, gaming innovation, and digital culture. Our leadership has been in the gaming space for over five years, spearheading tactics and efforts that show real results for transforming content creation into a full enterprise. Our vision is to pioneer the next generation of content in the gaming industry - and we hope you will join us!
Picture Yourself on the Team
As a contract to hire a Verse & UEFN Full Stack Developer at Oni Studios, you’ll be at the heart of our game development team, bringing UEFN games to life. In this role, you’ll use your UEFN and Fortnite expertise to shape the gaming experience from the ground up, working across both front and back-end development. You’ll be a key contributor, collaborating with other talented developers and contractors, stitching together gameplay mechanics, code, and creative elements to build something truly dynamic. As part of our innovative and fast-paced team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact by helping drive the creative direction of each game. Your role will be pivotal in pushing boundaries and setting new standards in game development while being part of a fun, collaborative environment that thrives on creativity and teamwork.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with game designers, artists, and other developers to design and implement engaging, high-performance UI elements such as menus, HUDs, and in-game overlays.
- Develop backend gameplay systems that integrate seamlessly with UI elements, ensuring smooth player interaction and cohesive gameplay flow.
- Script and implement complex game mechanics using UEFN and Verse, optimizing performance across multiple devices.
- Ensure consistency and cohesion between front-end and back-end components in design and functionality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve UI functionality and backend mechanics issues during the development and post-launch phases.
- Stay current with the latest trends in game development, UI/UX best practices, and backend system design, particularly within the Fortnite Creative ecosystem.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of software development experience, preferably in game development, with at least 1 year of hands-on experience using UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite).
- Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks such as Verse, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue.js, C++, and Python.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and best practices.
- Strong familiarity with UEFN, Fortnite Creative, and its player community.
- Proven experience as a full-stack game developer with front-end UI and back-end systems development expertise.
- A portfolio showcasing previous work in-game mechanics and UI design.
- In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine, UEFN, and the Verse programming language, particularly in scripting UI elements and backend gameplay systems.
- Proficiency in UI/UX design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, and Figma, with a solid understanding of responsive design across various screen sizes and resolutions.
- Experience scripting game mechanics and AI behaviors using UEFN and Verse, with a focus on system optimization.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across design and development teams.
- Passion for gaming with a deep understanding of Fortnite Creative mode and its community.
For more information and if interested, please apply to the careers site: BambooHR