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Lead Programmer

Job Description

As a Lead Programmer on a new AAA unannounced project, you will manage a team of engine, tools and online programmers. You will oversee the development of various game relevant systems and foster a good climate within the team to enable people and invest in their development. You will be working closely with the gameplay team, as well as other leads and people from different disciplines across different studios internationally, using agile methodologies to drive the work.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead a team of interdisciplinary programmers (engine, tools, online) with a wide set of expertise (procedural generation, graphics, animation...),
• Mentor, manage and regularly review team members to continue building a cohesive and effective team,
• Foster a healthy collaboration of the various programming groups within the team, together with the project leadership group,
• Oversee and engage in architectural and systemic direction that is in line with the internal team as well as the lead studio,
• Work within the project's producing team to align on priorities and roadmap projection,
• Identify risks and opportunities presented during the development and provide solutions to resolve potentially complex problems,
• Go hands-on with the code yourself when the situation so requires.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of game programming experience with a focus on engine or online programming,
• Experience with managing or mentoring a small or larger team of programmers,
• Proficiency in C++ and strong knowledge of C#,
• Ability to adapt to and optimize existing systems,
• Excellent 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 an international team on several time zones,
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills in English (French is a plus),
• Willing to relocate to Paris, France.

Additional Information

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, and age or disability status.

Company Description

The World of UBISOFT

Ubisoft's teams are driven by their goal to enrich the life of the players with memorable and original entertainment experiences. They give life to beautiful worlds where the imagination can express itself completely, resulting in moments of surprise, fun and adventure that allow the player to learn and discover himself.

At Ubisoft, you have the opportunity to work and grow with passionate teams that are pioneers in their field, all around the world. You will evolve in a caring and inspiring environment in which you will push the limits of the imagination and technology to create worlds that will fascinate our players.

In the context of its development, Ubisoft is looking for new talents to join its production studio in Paris, where titles such as "Ghost Recon: Breakpoint", "Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle", "Just Dance 2020", "Watch_Dogs Legion" or "Beyond Good and Evil 2" have recently been developed.

Are you ready to take on new challenges?

Do you want to give beautiful experiences to the players? Come join us!