Senior Gameplay Engineer

Job Description

Ubisoft's 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players' lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Job Description

You will work closely with Games Designers to collaborate in the development of gameplay systems. This would typically be focussed on player 3c's in a multiplayer context.
• 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, engineers, ...) to ensure that the constraints are well integrated in the game development

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
• Good command of C++ programming, including refactoring, optimization, debugging and testing
• Control of 3D mathematics and their use in gameplay systems
• Experience with character animation, navigation, and AI systems
• Experience with Client-Server architectures and network replication
• 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
• Experience working on first or third person games ideal but not required

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-g3e4yq-18-116-15-25-42 in your application.