Senior Gameplay Engineer

Job Description

Ubisoft is composed of over 20,000 talented people located in 55+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house game company in the industry.

Ubisoft's worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, For Honor®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more.

Job Description

You will work closely with Games Designers to collaborate in the development of gameplay systems. This may involve work related to Game Modes, Metagame Systems and Back-End Systems.
• Define and develop prototypes in collaboration with the Design team
• Participate in the architecture, design and implementation of the gameplay code following the Game Design intentions
• Work within the constraints of the existing game engine to meet performance and quality benchmarks
• Look for innovative tools and techniques allowing to achieve the best gameplay quality possible
• Interface with all disciplines (game designers, animators, programmers,...) to ensure that the constraints are well integrated in the game development

In addition, this role would include a longer-term goal of people management and feature ownership.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
• Strong command of C++ programming, including refactoring, optimization, debugging and testing
• Control of 3D mathematics and their use in gameplay systems
• Experience with Client-Server architectures and network replication
• Leadership experience, including people management and feature ownership
• Attention to detail and an eye for quality
• An interest in game design, and a strong understanding of what makes responsive and intuitive game mechanics
• Ability to work autonomously and self-organize
• Good communication skills and ability & desire to work as a team player
• Extensive experience working in Video Games or similar fields (10+ years)

We are striving toward increased diversity and want you to grow with us on this journey. So please don't shy away even if you don't tick all the boxes above.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmmkw2-18-119-162-120-42 in your application.