Gameplay Programmer (M/F)

Job description

Ubisoft's teams are driven by their desire to enrich the lives of players with original and memorable entertainment experiences. They give life to worlds, real playgrounds where the imagination can express itself freely, giving birth to moments of surprise, fun and adventure that also allow the player to learn and discover himself.

Ubisoft Bordeaux

Opened in September 2017, Ubisoft Bordeaux is the latest addition to the French AAA studios and consists of more than 200 employees that are responsible for games such as Ghost Recon, Just Dance, Beyond Good & Evil, Steep or Rabbids. In one of the most beautiful regions of France, less than an hour from the ocean and in the heart of the vineyards, the Studio of Ubisoft Bordeaux is the ideal place to reconcile a demanding, creative and international work environment, enjoying a living environment exceptional.

Ubisoft Bordeaux studio is looking for a Gameplay Programmer to join the production team for a new, unannounced AAA game.

The Gameplay Programmer autonomously develops gameplay-related features, assigned by the Lead Programmer, which facilitates the playability of the game (the link between the player's actions, character's behaviour, and the consequences on the evolution of the game) and complex gameplay mechanisms. 

Your responsibilities as a Gameplay Programmer 

·  Develop simple and complex gameplay systems, such as player’s action, character’s behaviour, 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.
·  Communicate the progress of your work to your peers and leads.
·  You have at least 2 years of experience preferably in the video game industry in an AAA production.
·  You have an excellent knowledge of the C++ language.
·  Strong organizational, analytical skills and ability to solve problems.
·  A good level in English is required. 
·  Ability to analyze and evaluate risks while proposing solutions.
·  Commitment to personal and peer development and sharing best practices.
·  Ability to work independently and as a team player.
·  You are proactive and self-responsible.
·  Passion for creating and playing games is an asset.
·  Being familiar with specific game terminologies (AI, Main Character, HUD, Gameplay elements, NPC, Controllers, etc…) is an asset.

Ubisoft is focused on developing an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of its community of players on its teams.

As an employer, Ubisoft offers all the same opportunities for access to employment regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability and age.