Technical Lead - FOR HONOR Montreal (Canada) Ubisoft Entertainment Game Development Intermediat[...]

Gamecompanies; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent gaming company in Montreal is seeking a Technical Specialist who will address complex technological issues and lead programming tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of programming experience, a degree in Computer Science, and strong analytical skills. Join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of programming experience in a technical specialty.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent training.
• Autonomous, resourceful, and initiative-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical assignments assigned by project leads.
• Act as a senior programmer; solve complex technical problems.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with other disciplines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Detail-oriented

Team player

Adaptability

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: 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, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown.

Job Description

The holder of this position serves as the reference point for technological issues within their area of expertise. They are a technical specialist responsible for analyzing problems related to their field (technical specialty or game console). They are also accountable for the technological choices they make and the performance of all systems within their specialty. They continue to write code and define best practices in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

Manage technical assignments given by the IT Project Manager (PM), the IT Team Lead (TL), or the Technical Architect.

Act as the go-to person within the IT team for technical aspects related to their specialty.

Act as a senior programmer and participate in programming high-risk elements within their specialty.

Proactively suggest improvements and technological choices related to their specialty.

Regularly measure performance and optimize systems related to their specialty when needed.

Solve the most complex technical problems related to their specialty.

Serve as a technical mentor within their specialty.

Advise the Architect and/or PM by proposing corrective measures when necessary to meet set objectives.

Collaborate with Technical Directors from other disciplines (design, graphics, animation, sound, etc.) to ensure the efficiency of systems related to their specialty and used by other teams.

Participate in performance monitoring in collaboration with the PM.

Perform any other related tasks.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any other equivalent training.

Minimum of 3 years of programming experience on a specific console or in a technical specialty, or any other relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong analytical and synthesis skills

Problem-solving abilities

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Autonomous and resourceful

Initiative-driven

Detail-oriented

Team player

Adaptable to change

Results-oriented

About the company

Ubisoft Entertainment (pronounced yoo-bee-soft) is a French videogame developer and publisher, with its headquarters in Montreuil-Sous-Bois, France.

When my brothers and I created Ubisoft back in 1986, we started out with a simple motivation: work with passionate people and make fun games. Today, to continue surprising our millions of fans all over the world, we're always on the lookout for new ways to push back the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Beyond simple games, we strive to create immersive and engaging creative worlds that not only offer moments of pure fun, escapism and adventure, but also opportunities for learning and self-discovery. The video game industry is constantly evolving, and Ubisoft teams and I are eager to take up the next challenges in store so that you can have even more gaming pleasure.