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Role Description We are focused on creating a state-of-the-art, real-time, softbody physics engine and making it widely available for entertainment and simulation purposes. Our most widely known product is our game BeamNG.drive, which is now available on Steam in Early Access. Why this role exists We are in the process of enhancing and modernizing our ingame user interface. This interface utilizes web technologies within the game, all while adhering to gamelike limitations, including realtime data handling, stringent responsiveness standards, enduring session durations, and diverse input/navigation methods beyond just mouse and keyboard. Key technologies and tools Frontend: Vue 3 SFCs using Composition API, JavaScript, SCSS UI ''''backend'''': Lua extensions are the source of truth. UI should mostly render and forward user intent Realtime data: discrete events + highfrequency data streams (telemetry) for frequent/authoritative updates Input & navigation: scoped navigation and gamepad/keyboardfirst UI, backed by engine input bindings (ActionMaps) Bridge layer: a JSengine bridge used for calling Lua, receiving hooks/events, and managing stream subscriptions Responsibilities Build UI features endtoend: implement Vue UI, define clean UILua contracts, and collaborate with Lua specialists (you can handle basic Lua glue when needed) Make UI fast and stable: profile and optimize rendering/layout/update frequency to reach a 60 FPS feel where it matters, and keep longrunning sessions leakfree Keep business logic in Lua: keep Vue focused on presentation and simple UI state; avoid moving backend logic/data conversions into JS Work with realtime data: design UI that stays responsive while receiving frequent updates from the game/simulation Own navigation/input correctness: integrate scoped navigation and UI event handling so screens behave correctly with gamepad/keyboard and dont leak inputs to parent scopes Improve developer experience: small, practical improvements to tooling/pipelines, debugging helpers, and performance instrumentation Support the team: review code, help juniors grow, and keep quality high without overengineering What to anticipate Youll pick up a meaningful migration area and ship improvements incrementally (not a bigbang rewrite) Youll spend time profiling and fixing real UI performance/stability problems (we care about 60 FPS feel and longsession reliability) Youll learn the bridge, data flow, and navigation/input patterns, and start owning a feature area while still helping across the UI when needed Requirements Deep web fundamentals: strong understanding of browser rendering (layout/paint/compositing), the JS runtime (event loop, GC), and how to diagnose performance issues with real tools (performance + memory profiling) Proven performance experience: youve shipped UI where performance mattered (large UI surface, frequent updates, longrunning sessions) and can explain the tradeoffs you made Strong JavaScript: pragmatic, readable code; understands costs of allocations, reactive churn, and excessive DOM work Vue 3 expertise: Composition API, component architecture, reactive patterns, and debugging reactivity/performance issues Lua (basics): youre not scared of Lua and can collaborate effectively with Lua specialists; youre willing to learn the basics and follow Luafirst architecture Smallteam mindset: reliable followthrough, comfortable with both ''''interesting problems'''' and routine work Platform awareness: you can think about performance and reliability across targets from highend PCs down to Steam Deck Excellent communication skills in English, able to convey complex information in a clear and suitable manner to a diverse audience About you Deep web fundamentals: strong understanding of browser rendering (layout/paint/compositing), the JS runtime (event loop, GC), and how to diagnose performance issues with real tools (performance + memory profiling) Proven performance experience: youve shipped UI where performance mattered (large UI surface, frequent updates, longrunning sessions) and can explain the tradeoffs you made Strong JavaScript: pragmatic, readable code; understands costs of allocations, reactive churn, and excessive DOM work Vue 3 expertise: Composition API, component architecture, reactive patterns, and debugging reactivity/performance issues Lua (basics): youre not scared of Lua and can collaborate effectively with Lua specialists; youre willing to learn the basics and follow Luafirst architecture Smallteam mindset: reliable followthrough, comfortable with both ''''interesting problems'''' and routine work Platform awareness: you can think about performance and reliability across targets from highend PCs down to Steam Deck Excellent communication skills in English, able to convey complex information in a clear and suitable manner to a diverse audience Nice to have Experience with embedded browser UIs / game UIs / realtime dashboards / telemetryheavy UIs Knowledge of input systems Familiarity with C/C++ or engine integration concepts (even if you dont write engine code daily) Experience migrating legacy UI systems incrementally (keeping features shipping while modernizing) Experience setting up practical UI testing/automation (wishlist for us; currently mostly manual) Benefits Flexible working hours Language courses Talent development program (training budget, participation in seminars/conferences, and etc) Personal development program (feedback, leadership, conflict engagement, etc) Budget for home office Parental leave Employee assistance program Relocation assistance (if applicable) Our recruitment process Our recruitment process starts with an introductory call with our HR team, a technical interview, and finally a stakeholder interview. About Us Our journey began in 2013 and weve continued to expand as an independent studio since then. We are a team of over 80+ employees of 29 nationalities with a headquarters in Bremen, Germany, and we are always on the lookout for expert talent to join us! We consider our employees to be our most valuable assets, and all of them play a vital role in helping us establish and nurture the companys culture and values. We are a guild of innovators, artists, engineers, and designers, who appreciate and embrace the diversity of our perspectives and knowhow to apply them to grow together as a community and foster a healthy work environment. Together, we are building a safe and inclusive atmosphere, with transparent processes to amplify individuality, empathy, respect, creativity, and continuous learning for all employees. Regardless of your identity or background, we would be happy to welcome your application if you feel inspired and want to become a part of our team! Skip writing lengthy cover letters and tell us more about your passion for gaming and why specifically BeamNG. Do not be discouraged if you dont meet all the criteria for a specific role, feel free to submit an unsolicited application. To minimize bias throughout the hiring process, please submit your application in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr