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Senior Gameplay Engineer

Job Description

When you’re a Senior Gameplay Engineer at Ubisoft San Francisco, you have a large influence over the game content and the quality of the game experience. You’ll work with the lead gameplay engineer to design and implement gameplay systems as well as expanding the game engine itself.

During the development process you’ll focus on designing and building the game systems that are the foundation of our game. You’ll also be optimizing, expanding, and adding core features to our engine technology in areas such as AI, navigation, online play, and audio.

As a dependable member of a cohesive online game team, you will participate in the design, coding, testing, integration, and debugging of the game’s features and content with creators from multiple disciplines.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Analyze feature requests for viability, design completeness, risks
• Design and implement gameplay systems
• Optimize and extend the game engine
• Create low-latency, highly responsive game systems
• Collaborate with the design team to build engine features
• Maintain and extend documentation on gameplay features and systems
• Self-manage programming task schedule updates and coordinate with production team
• Work with design team to ensure that gameplay systems are used properly
• Mentor junior engineers and provide design guidance on new features

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 5+ years of experience in programming/engineering development
• Strong C/C++ development skills
• Several shipped titles as Gameplay Engineer
• Experienced in developing and implementing key gameplay systems
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related area
• Work well with designers and artists to implement the vision of the game
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Autonomous, problem-solving, and open-minded attitude

GOOD TO HAVE

• Strong knowledge of performance/memory constraints of game software required
• Strong experience shipping titles on PC and game consoles
• Experience with scripting languages like Python
• Strong debugging skills
• Strong mathematical skills

Additional Information

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer HSA contribution (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
• 401k match
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Fitness, physical, and esports challenge reimbursements
• Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Pawternity – paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
• Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
• Generous discount on new Ubisoft games

WHAT Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status and will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Description

Ubisoft is composed of over 17,000 talented people located in 40+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.

Ubisoft’s worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, For Honor®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

Ubisoft is committed to enriching player’s lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

Challenge accepted? Join us and create the unknown.