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Gameplay Programmer [Avatar Project] (f/m/d)

Job Description

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As part of the Avatar Project, you will play an instrumental role in bringing to life the beautiful and dangerous world of Pandora. This is a unique opportunity to keep growing your experience in games while working hand in hand with Disney’s creative minds and James Cameron's production company, Lightstorm Entertainment.

What You'll do
As our new Gameplay programmer you will be focused on AI and NPC behavior.

You will be implementing gameplay features and functionality for the Avatar Project on PC and Console in C++ using an in-house 3D Engine. Your will write high performing, robust code, extend and improve NPC behaviors and modify and maintain existing systems all in collaborating with other team members.

• Design, implement, test and maintain the simulation and behavior of NPCs in collaboration with other programmers and designers for a AAA game on PC & console.
• Ensure that newly developed features and systems meet expectations and are coherent with existing code and architecture.
• Development of features within a multi-threaded environment.
• Collaboration with teams to create the best possible player experience.
• Maintain, optimize and extend NPC behaviors and provide tools to allow designers to iterate on those behaviors in a data driven manner
• Implement and optimize systems in C++ with designers
• Work with team members to iterate and refine existing code
• Make use of iterative prototyping to demonstrate the validity of gameplay features
• Analyze and understand game design to define required features and game systems to be developed.
• Identify and resolve bugs identified by people from other disciplines, the quality control team and your peers.
• Plan your schedule effectively using SCRUM/AGILE methodology
• Participate in code reviews throughout development to ensure that code meets the standards

Qualifications

What you bring

• Master or Bachelor’s in computer science or engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong programming skills in C++
• Applied knowledge of AI, NPC behaviors and gameplay system
• Proficient in refactoring and optimizing existing systems
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of multi-threaded principles
• Ability to work efficiently with a large, existing code base
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Comfortable planning tasks and dependencies

Additional Information

What we Bring

We offer a highly motivating challenge for team players interested in showing personal initiative in an innovative and international company. If you are passionate about video games and would like to join an industry leader

• Relocation and Visa Support
• 26 days paid vacation per year. Additionally, you will get half a day off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and 11 bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for growth on your desired career path: Leadership training, workshops, guest speakers from the industry, online Ubisoft learning platform, coaches, Experts and library.
• Up to 350€ childcare support per child per month.
• Discounted Games.
• Gym Subsidy. We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice.
• Monthly Mobility Budget. 80€
• Our Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy offers multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas.
• German classes for free. Main language in the studio is English.
• All Legal residents of Germany are entitled to free public healthcare

For further information please check www.bluebyte.de or https://www.massive.se/project/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora/

Company Description

About Ubisoft Düsseldorf

Ubisoft Düsseldorf is home to several teams dedicated to deliver AAA excellence and innovation across a wide portfolio of games and technologies. The studio is leading the development of beloved Ubisoft games like The Settlers and the innovative VR escape room experience Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time. As renowned co-developers within the Ubisoft group, Ubisoft Düsseldorf contributes to high profile projects such as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Snowdrop, Avatar and Ubisoft Connect. Ubisoft Düsseldorf is part of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network. More information at http://duesseldorf.ubisoft.com/