Senior Gameplay Programmer – [Assassin’s Creed: Codename INVICTUS]

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer in Montreal. You will analyze game design documents, develop gameplay systems, and mentor junior programmers. With over 7 years of experience in game development and strong proficiency in C++, you will join a creative environment focused on professional growth and well-being. This role supports a hybrid work model, balancing team connection and work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive social benefits

Creative and collaborative environment

Focus on professional growth and learning

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional game development experience.
• Experience on at least one AAA multiplayer game.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand game design documents to define features.
• Review existing engine features and adapt them as needed.
• Collaborate with various disciplines to ensure gameplay systems deliver intended experiences.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Game design analysis

Collaboration with diverse teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, you’ll join one of our gameplay teams on a multiplayer game. You’ll be responsible for developing gameplay systems in collaboration with other programmers, designers, and various disciplines. In addition to being a strong individual contributor, we’re looking for someone who can mentor less experienced programmers on the team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze and understand game design documents to define required features and gameplay systems for development.
• Review existing engine features and assess their suitability; adapt them as needed to meet the game's design goals.
• Anticipate game design changes and ensure your implementations can accommodate those changes.
• Propose improvements by designing and implementing new systems or modifying existing ones.
• Collaborate with programmers, game designers, level designers, and animators to discuss constraints and technical possibilities.
• Ensure that controls and gameplay systems deliver the intended player experience.
• Work with other departments to develop tools for efficient gameplay tweaking.
• Support gameplay systems throughout the production lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional game development experience with strong proficiency in C++.
• Experience on at least one AAA multiplayer game.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

About Us

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and perspectives, which are essential to creating inclusive worlds.

Working at Ubi MTL offers a creative, collaborative environment focused on professional growth, learning, and well-being, supported by comprehensive social benefits.

If you're excited about challenges, new technologies, and shaping the future of entertainment, join us to create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, diversity and inclusion are core to our culture. We foster a respectful work environment for all.

We support a hybrid work model to help balance team connection and work-life balance, though some roles are fully office-based.

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