Lead R&D Programmer - La Forge Montreal (Canada) Ubisoft Entertainment Software Engineering Sen[...]

Gamecompanies; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Technical Lead at a leading company, you'll guide a talented R&D team in transforming prototypes into minimum viable products for video game productions. Your role includes mentoring, providing technical oversight, and collaborating with production teams to integrate new technologies, all while fostering innovation in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in programming, innovation, or team management.
• Excellent mentorship and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define development plans and prototype deliverables for production.
• Mentor team members, review code, and validate technical solutions.
• Facilitate communication between La Forge and other Ubisoft teams.

Skills

Mentorship

Presentation

Innovation

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Visual Studio

Job description

As a Technical Lead at La Forge, you’ll guide a small yet talented team of R&D developers in transforming prototypes into minimum viable products for video game productions.

With support from the department’s development director and production manager , you’ll provide essential technical oversight and direction — from design to delivery.

You will also mentor your team, helping them refine their skills, innovate, and perform at their best in a collaborative R&D environment.

Your expertise, credibility, and reliability will make you a key resource within La Forge and across Ubisoft, serving as a trusted advisor and guide for colleagues worldwide.

La Forge bridges academia and video game production, fostering innovation and accelerating R&D. We prototype to help content creators develop believable worlds and deepen understanding of players, exploring areas like rendering, animation, AI, audio, and physics. Our mission is to tackle major challenges in art and tech gaming.

What you’ll do

• Define development plans and prototype deliverables for production.
• Meet regularly with your R&D team to assign tasks, discuss progress, and provide feedback.
• Mentor team members, review code, and validate technical solutions.
• Collaborate with production teams to integrate new technologies and identify new project opportunities.
• Facilitate communication between La Forge and other Ubisoft teams.
• Represent your team in meetings from project initiation to closure.
• Address complex issues and propose effective solutions.
• Stay informed about industry standards and share insights with studios and academia.
• Participate in recruitment for internships and full-time roles.

Qualifications

What you bring

• PHD in computer science
• Extensive experience in programming, innovation, or team management
• Proficiency with Git and Visual Studio
• Excellent mentorship and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and a passion for sharing knowledge

Additional Information

Company Description

Ubisoft employs over 19,000 people worldwide, creating acclaimed franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. If you’re excited to solve challenges with cutting-edge technology and push entertainment boundaries, join us.

Note : We support a flexible hybrid work model (minimum 3 days in-office). Relocation may be required if outside Quebec or Canada. Work permit eligibility depends on education and experience.

About Ubisoft

Founded in 1986, Ubisoft is a French video game developer and publisher based in Montreuil-Sous-Bois. We aim to create immersive worlds that entertain, educate, and inspire, continually pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

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