Gameplay Programming Intern

Job Description

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURE

As a Gameplay Programming Intern, you will develop a strong understanding of the game development process, good programming skills, and the ability to work closely with designers and artists to recognize the shared vision and see it through from concept to completion. You may be involved with gameplay, user interface, rendering, engine or tool pipeline programming, depending on the applicant’s areas of expertise and the development team’s needs. A passion for games and programming is necessary for success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Carry out regular functional check-ins, to progressively integrate development into the shared code base;
• Collaborate with game designers/level designers/animators so as to discuss the constraints and establish the technical possibilities of the various gameplay functions;
• Choose the appropriate data structures and algorithms for the task at hand;
• Test work after each stage to ensure stability;
• Demonstrate understanding of the basics of load and game feature testing and write test code;
• Include comments in the code and document implemented features;
• Test other connected features that could be impacted by the produced feature;
• Use a coding style that is efficient and easy to read;
• Debug own code and bugs of basic complexity in the rest of the engine.
• Test work after each stage to ensure stability;
• Ensure that code changes are fully tested (multi-player, all platforms, all game modes and middleware, where applicable);
• Test other connected features that could be impacted by the produced feature.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Game Programming or a similar field;
• Game development experience is a plus;
• Strong mathematics background (geometry, linear algebra, and probability) is a plus;
• Passion for gaming and familiarity with Ubisoft games is a big plus;
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages:
• Knowledge in C++ is a plus; (If you are unfamiliar with C++, you will be expected to learn it on the job).

Additional Information

WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY

Check out our list of perks and benefits here: https://www.ubisoftsingapore.com/

JOIN THE SQUAD

Making games is serious business, but it's very important for us to have fun while creating awesome worlds so that we can convey the same sense of joy to millions of players in the world.

Come on board and experience #LifeAtUbi for yourself, we are always on the lookout for talents who thrive in bringing their A-game to work. If this sounds like you, shoot us your resume, portfolio, and anything else to show that you’re serious about fun!

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

Company Description

CREATOR OF WORLDS

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has 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.

Since opening its doors in 2008, Ubisoft Singapore has become the biggest AAA game development studio in Southeast Asia. The 500-strong studio is home to 35+ different nationalities focused on delivering ambitious gaming experiences to our players. Ubisoft Singapore has been contributing to all the Assassin’s Creed® titles since Assassin’s Creed® II. It innovated within the franchise as the studio behind the naval battle gameplay and water technology in Assassin’s Creed® III, Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag® and most recently in Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla. Its expertise in AAA and live operations, combined with a passion for naval gameplay, pushed the team to lead the development of Skull and Bones™ revealed at E3 in 2017.