Team Lead Programmer [Rainbow Six]

Ubisoft Entertainment; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Lead Programmer for the Rainbow Six brand. In this dynamic role, you'll oversee a talented team of programmers, guiding them to tackle technical challenges and deliver exceptional gaming experiences. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering team growth and collaboration, ensuring that projects are completed on time with the highest quality. Join a diverse and inclusive studio that values creativity and innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of gaming. If you are passionate about programming and team development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in AAA game production or as a programming team lead is essential.
• Proficient in C++ and strong leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage team workload and ensure high-quality work is completed on time.
• Coach team members and communicate with other leads regularly.

Skills

C++

Strategic Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Job description

Ubisoft Toronto is one of the largest development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented developers from around the world. We create worlds and tell stories that grip you, inspire you, and challenge you. Since opening in 2010, we have shipped innovative game projects on some of Ubisoft’s biggest brands: Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor, and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft Toronto, we are always striving to get better, be better, and do better – embracing innovative ideas, exploring new technologies, and working together courageously and collaboratively.

Job Description

As a Team Lead Programmer on the Rainbow Six brand, you oversee a team that is distributed across multiple studios. You guide this group of talented and inspired programmers who build on technology that contributes to the continued success of Rainbow Six Siege. You care deeply about the success and evolution of your team members and take pride in their wins. You understand that coming together as a team is the best way to overcome challenging technical hurdles and provide rich experiences that our players will appreciate.

The daily life of a Team Lead Programmer at Ubisoft Toronto:

• Manage your team’s workload by participating in planning and by distributing tasks and bugs to team members;
• Ensure that team members complete the assigned work on time and with high quality;
• Coach your team members, using tools like 1:1s and development objectives;
• Code alongside your team daily, but your key focus is their growth and how well they work together toward the goals;
• Communicate regularly with other leads to plan, identify risks, and deliver on time;
• Regularly update your manager on your team’s assignments and meet with other leads both within and outside your project to discuss how to improve workflows and share technology;
• Collaborate effectively with our partners at other studios.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience;
• Participation in at least one AAA game production or equivalent as a programming team lead;
• Programming experience in engine-level systems on at least one AAA game;
• Proficient in C++;
• Strong strategic leadership and communication skills;
• A track record of remaining calm and finding solutions when facing challenging situations;
• A deep understanding of video game production and the experience to see the perspectives of other game production disciplines;
• Caring about your team members’ growth.

What to send our way:

• Your CV, highlighting your background, skills, and any games shipped.

At Ubisoft Toronto, we believe diversity is our studio’s biggest strength. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our player community, is inclusive and respectful of the individuality of our team, and embodies our core values – trust, integrity, excellence, and care.

We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Ubisoft Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request.

Please read our Code of Conduct prior to applying. It is our collective responsibility at Ubisoft Toronto to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment and be the best possible place to work and grow. Knowing and respecting our Code of Conduct’s principles and guidelines is key to achieving that goal.

If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for?

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.