Generalist Programmer - Far Cry

Ubisoft; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montreal is seeking a Generalist Programmer to develop stable, high‑performance tools and systems for production teams, including the Mission and Narrative groups. You will help create dynamic NPC behaviors, ambient dialogue, and robust tooling to support efficient workflows.

You will contribute to engine, editing tools, and animation systems while continuously improving production workflows and tool reliability across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent training/experience.
• Minimum 5 years C++ programming in video game, embedded systems or related fields.
• Experience delivering a video game including debugging/optimization.
• Strong knowledge of C++ and CS fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop narrative tools for dynamic NPC behaviors.
• Design NPC ambient animations and contextual dialogue systems.
• Create tools for NPC reactions to stimuli and events.
• Ensure smooth transitions between animations and behaviors.
• Develop dialogue sequences and conversations between characters.
• Synchronize animations and dialogue flows for cinematic cohesion.
• Maintain and debug production tools for stability and reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to improve workflows.
• Document systems and share knowledge with production teams.

Skills

C++ programming

Collaborative skills

Problem solving

Production tools

Animation systems

Education

BSc CS/CE

Tools

Game engines

Debugging tools

Version control

Job description

Company Description

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

Job Description

As a Generalist Programmer at Ubisoft Montreal, you will develop stable, high-performance, and scalable tools and systems that support production teams, including the Mission and Narrative teams. You will contribute to the creation of dynamic non-playable character behaviors, immersive dialogue sequences, and systems that help development teams work more efficiently.

In a collaborative environment, you will work on different aspects of production such as the game engine, editing tools, and animation systems. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of workflows and production tools to help create cohesive and believable game experiences.

What you’ll do

• Develop narrative tools that support the creation of dynamic non-playable character behaviors.
• Design systems that allow non-playable characters to perform ambient animations and contextual dialogue lines.
• Develop tools that allow non-playable characters to react to stimuli and environmental events.
• Create systems that ensure smooth transitions between different animations and behaviors.
• Develop tools that support the creation of dialogue sequences and conversations between multiple characters.
• Synchronize animations and dialogue flows to support fluid cinematic conversations.
• Support production teams by ensuring the stability, maintenance, and reliability of systems and tools.
• Debug and optimize existing systems to improve tool performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with teams using your tools to understand their needs and improve workflows.
• Document systems and share knowledge with production teams.

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent training or experience.
• Minimum 5 yearsofC++ programming experience in the video game sector or embedded systems, or relevant fields.
• Participation in the delivery of a video game including debugging, optimization, or problem solving.
• Strong knowledge of C++ and computer science fundamentals.
• Experience developing and supporting production tools used by multiple teams.
• Knowledge of character animation systems and contextual dialogue systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Structured problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Curiosity and interest in continuously improving tools and systems.

Contract: PermanentWork flexibility: Office-based