Tools programmer (Anvil Pipeline)

Ubisoft; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montreal is seeking a tools programmer to design and implement technologies used by content creation teams. You will work with artists and designers to understand requests, propose robust solutions, and keep documentation clear.

You will regularly collaborate with programmers and tool support to resolve bugs and share innovations. A degree in CS or software engineering and 5+ years of programming are expected, with experience on the Anvil/Scimitar engine.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of programming experience, ideally in the video game industry or other relevant experience.
• A degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent training.
• Excellent proficiency in C#; knowledge of C++, WPF, or SQL is a plus.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, as well as attention to detail.
• The ability to work in a team, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Independence, curiosity, and resourcefulness.
• Flexibility in organizing your work to adapt to changes.
• Experience developing on a game engine (Scimitar/Anvil) is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with artists and designers to understand requests and craft appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with programmers and tool support specialists to resolve bugs and improve systems.
• Document solutions clearly and share know-how with the tools community.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independence and curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

C#

C++

WPF

SQL

Anvil/Scimitar engine

Job description

Company Description

As a tools programmer at Ubi Montreal within Anvil, you play a key role in designing and implementing the technologies used by the content creation teams. You know you’ve done a good job when these teams can easily translate their vision and creativity into an internationally acclaimed game.

Your team of dedicated developers can count on you to equip them with the solutions they need to bring their ideas to life. You enjoy working in an iterative process and understand that user feedback is essential. This collaborative cycle ensures that the tools you deliver are both efficient and intuitive.

About Anvil

Anvil is an in-house game engine developed by Ubisoft that is used across all our studios worldwide to create the company’s most iconic video games. Originally developed for the first open-world Assassin’s Creed game released in 2007, the engine has undergone numerous enhancements to support a wide variety of genres and platforms. Take part in fast-paced 5-on-5 matches in a first-person shooter like Rainbow 6 Siege on PC, or join a mountain sports paradise where 50 players compete simultaneously in Rider’s Republic on the latest generation of consoles… the Anvil engine makes it all possible.

At Anvil, we’re deeply committed to empowering our developers and content creators to build the most innovative, visually stunning, and rewarding games for players. If you join us, you’ll work closely with multiple game teams and help build the game engine using the most powerful services and tools on the market. What are you waiting for? Join the Anvil community!

Job Description

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with artists and designers, which allows you to truly understand the basis of their requests. Thanks to your creativity, you’ll find appropriate solutions to every problem. You’ll make recommendations to improve systems and keep documentation clear.

You’ll regularly collaborate with programmers and tool support specialists to resolve bugs. You’ll exchange ideas with your peers in the tools community about your respective innovations and learnings.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Team

• At least 5 years of programming experience, ideally in the video game industry or other relevant experience
• A degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent training
• Excellent proficiency in C#; knowledge of C++, WPF, or SQL is a plus
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, as well as attention to detail
• The ability to work in a team, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Independence, curiosity, and resourcefulness
• Flexibility in organizing your work to adapt to changes
• Experience developing on a game engine (Scimitar/Anvil) (a major plus)

Additional Information

About Us

We’ve been creating the unknown since 1997. At Ubisoft Montreal, we’re united by a common goal: to enrich the lives of players through original and memorable gaming experiences. We develop iconic franchises that captivate millions of people around the world, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Rainbow Six, Watch Dogs—and, well, we can’t reveal all our secrets just yet.

Our greatest strength is (and always will be) our community of employees: the bold, talented individuals who support and create the high-quality games that have shaped our studio’s history.

When you join Ubi MTL, you’ll discover a workplace that sparks creativity and fosters connections: an environment made up of a diverse range of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We offer a collaborative space focused on professional growth, a wealth of learning opportunities, and comprehensive benefits for your well-being.

Here, our desire to dream big, take risks, and grow contributes to innovation and pushing boundaries—which ultimately lead to our collective success.

At Ubisoft, you are welcome just as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We are committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Contract: PermanentWork flexibility: Office-based

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