Engine programmer - (March of Giants)

Ubisoft; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montreal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our engine programming team. You will write clear, high-performance code that supports long-term, scalable systems and cross-project compatibility.

The role requires at least five years of software development experience, preferably in games, with strong analytical skills, autonomy, and a passion for hardware architecture. This is a permanent, office-based position in Montreal.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent training.
• At least 5 years of software programming experience, preferably in games.
• Strong knowledge of engine systems and architectures.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems with autonomy and resourcefulness.
• Detail-oriented with interest in hardware architecture.

Responsibilities

• Code in a clear and structured manner meeting performance, maintenance, modularity, scalability and compatibility requirements.
• Be thorough and rigorous in the code structure.
• Develop, refactor and optimize core systems long-term.
• Understand project goals, identify needs and assess feasibility.
• Analyze engine functions for alignment with goals.
• Build and improve engine modules.
• Design and implement new systems when needed.
• Propose innovations inspired by other games/engines.
• Maintain and optimize performance.
• Support production features and systems.
• Document work to transfer knowledge to other teams.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Engine architecture

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Detail-oriented

Hardware architecture

Education

Degree in computer science

Job description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming, with teams across the world creating original and memorable experiences - from Assassin's Creed and Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, join us on our journey and help create the unknown!

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Program in a clear and structured manner that meets performance, maintenance, modularity,scalabilityand compatibility requirements.
• Isthorough and rigorous in the code structure.
• Develop,refactorandoptimizecore systems focusing on the long-term.
• Compile and understand the project purpose,identifydevelopment needs, and assess technical feasibility.
• Analyze the engine's existing functions and see ifthey'rein line with the purpose.
• Build and improve the modules that the engine needs.
• Recommend improvements by designing and implementing new systems, as needed.
• Propose innovative changes, drawing inspiration from other games or engines in the industry.
• Maintain performance andoptimizesystems.
• Support the features and systems designed for production.
• Document work performed to transfer knowledge and help users (other teams) understand how the new systems and features work.
• Perform all other related duties.

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in computer science, softwareengineeringor equivalent training.

Relevant experience:

• At least 5years ofexperience in software programming, ideally in the video game industry or any other relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of the technical specifications and architecture of different engine systems.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Can solve complex problems.
• Autonomy and resourcefulness.
• Detail-oriented.
• A keen interest in various hardware architecture.

Contract: PermanentWork flexibility: Office-based