Programming Team Lead

Job Description

Programming Team Lead (Engine)

Ubisoft Saguenay is a multidisciplinary team that has been shaping the video game industry since 2018. At the studio, you will discover an innovative, dynamic and creatively rich world. A unique environment that offers constant career advancement, a welcoming learning environment, competitive compensation packages, and most importantly, equal opportunity. Joining Ubisoft Saguenay means playing a key role in the development of world-class games in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios. We are looking for passionate creators who want to create exceptional games and provide memorable experiences for our players.

Job Description

As a Team Lead (Engine) at Ubisoft Saguenay, you guide a group of talented and inspired programmers who develop technology critical to the creation of games Ubisoft fans can't wait to play. Your team achieves its ambitions thanks to your technical know-how, leadership and ability to make informed decisions. You take pride and share passion for the systems your team develops together.

Your vision and your deep comprehension of what everyone does on your team allow you to harmonize and to multiply the results of everyone's contribution. When quality systems are delivered and when they work together cohesively, you know you have contributed to offering a rich experience to our players. That's what truly motivates you.

What you'll do
On a typical day, you gather your team to discuss progress with assigned tasks. You note issues and brainstorm ways to address them. You review outstanding bugs and how best to approach them. You communicate regularly with leads from other disciplines, to plan ahead, identify risks and deliver on time.

You code alongside your team on a daily basis. You regularly update your Project Lead on your team's assignments and meet with other leads both within and outside your project to discuss how to improve workflows and share technology.

Qualifications

What you'll bring
• A degree in computer science or computer engineering;
• A good knowledge of programming languages such as C++, C#, java, python or others;
• Several years of solid experience in programming;
• Knowledge of video game engines or experience in embedded software programming or similar;
• Experience in managing a team of programmers or other similar experience;
• Excellent communication and strategic leadership skills;
• The ability to remain calm in difficult situations (you know there is always a solution);
• An understanding of game production and good interpersonal skills with non-technical people.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbz48e-18-116-86-160-42 in your application.