Gameplay Programmer Alexis Bonnefon

Description de l'offre

Ubisoft is a global leader in the production, publication, and distribution of interactive video games. With 9,900 employees in 29 countries, the group is committed to providing innovative video games of excellent quality to the public.

Created in September 2017, Ubisoft Bordeaux is the newest of the French Ubisoft studios, working on iconic brands such as Just Dance, Ghost Recon, Beyond Good & Evil and the Raving Rabbids.

About 15 Ubisoft experts from all over the globe, created the core of the studio. With their experience, energy and passion, we are able to grow into a world class development team. 

Announced as AAA studio, Ubisoft Bordeaux is growing rapidly and already counts more than 200 employees, from more than 15 different nationalities.

With the ocean less than an hour away, the vineyards at the gates of Bordeaux, and located in one of the most beautiful regions of France, Ubisoft Bordeaux is the ideal place to reconcile a demanding and creative work environment on leading Ubisoft brands along with an exceptional lifestyle.

If you like working in a stimulating, international and friendly environment, come join us and become a pioneer of this new studio!

The Gameplay Programmer autonomously develops gameplay related functions, assigned by the Lead Programmer, which facilitate the playability of the game (the link between the player's actions, character's behavior, and the consequences on the evolution of the game) and complex gameplay mechanisms. Its responsabilities are as follows:

·  Develop simple and complex gameplay systems, such player’s action, character’s behavior, game elements and game progression.
·  Create rapid prototypes using various languages to show a proof of concept of gameplay features.
·  Produce tools or debug features to help designers or programmers polish gameplay features.
·  Work closely with game designers to clarify design requirements.
·  When assigned a gameplay function, breaks down the function into tasks and creates a plan and schedule.
·  Complete your gameplay functions based on the plan, requirements and schedule approved by management.
·  Capable to inform management ahead of time when tasks are falling behind schedule, and propose solutions.
·  Help Junior Programmers solve technical issues on their tasks.
·  Communicate the progress of your work to your peers, customers, and leads.
·  Provide self-assessment on how to improve their own performance.
·  Mentor junior programmers on how to improve their performance.

 

·  Minimum 2 years’ experience in gameplay programming
·  Knowledge of multiple programming languages (C++, C#, Perl, Python, Java, Action Script, etc…).
·  Have a good understanding of mathematics, physics, artificial intelligence and gameplay mechanics.
·  Familiar with game specific terminologies (AI, Main Character, HUD, Gameplay elements, NPC, Controllers, etc…)
·  Understand software engineering practices.
·  Able to analyze and evaluate risks while proposing solutions.
·  Able to program and debug complex applications using object-oriented or procedural programming.
·  Commitment to personal and peer development and sharing best practices.
·  Ability to work independently or as a team player.
·  Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, Powerpoint).
·  Knowledge of bug tracking, sprint planning, and wiki software.
·  Knowledge of software development using Scrum and proper Scrum practices.
·  Excellent presentation, organization, time management, and cross-department communication skills.
·  Must be responsible, proactive, accountable, and personable.
·  Able to quickly adapt to changing situations and take on new challenges.
·  Strong organizational and analytical skills, and able to solve problems.
·  Graduated from a University degree program or equivalent from a recognized institution.
·  Passion for creating and playing games, no matter what platform or genre.
·  Excellent communication skills in English