Lead 3D Graphics Programmer

Ubisoft Montréal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a Senior 3D Programming Team Lead to guide the development and optimization of 3D systems. You will work closely with technical and artistic teams to ensure a cohesive vision and high performance across engines and tools.

You will profile GPU usage, define technical constraints, evaluate engine features, and implement new 3D systems. Strong collaboration, math, and low‑level graphics expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of programming experience.
• Strong knowledge of linear algebra applied to 3D programming.
• Deep understanding of GPU architecture and performance optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Profile and optimize GPU usage to maintain high performance.
• Collaborate with the Graphics Technical Director to define technical constraints and communicate technical possibilities to artistic teams.
• Analyze the project's 3D vision and assess the technical feasibility of identified requirements.
• Evaluate existing engine 3D features and determine their suitability for the project's objectives.
• Design and implement new 3D systems when required.
• Propose improvements and innovations inspired by industry best practices.
• Ensure new 3D systems align with project goals and integrate seamlessly with the existing codebase.
• Support 3D systems and features throughout production.
• Identify and resolve 3D-related bugs reported by development and quality assurance teams.
• Document systems and workflows to facilitate knowledge sharing and enable effective use by other disciplines.

Skills

GPU performance optimization

3D math proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

DirectX

Vulkan

RenderDoc

NVIDIA Nsight

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a Senior 3D Programming Team Lead to guide the development and optimization of 3D systems. You will work closely with technical and artistic teams to ensure a cohesive vision and high performance across engines and tools.

You will profile GPU usage, define technical constraints, evaluate engine features, and implement new 3D systems. Strong collaboration, math, and low‑level graphics expertise are essential.