Senior Gameplay Programmer

Job description

Company Description

THE WORLD OF UBISOFT

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 55 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has 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. 

Ubisoft Barcelona Mobile  brings together dedicated and experienced professionals that are focused on crafting high-quality F2P games for mobile. We strongly believe in the core values at the centre of our Ubilife, which encourage us to take ownership of our work, continually striving for excellence while promoting the sharing of knowledge across individuals and teams, without losing our sense of enjoyment and fun, while taking care for one another. We strive for a safe and respectful workplace for all team members and we’re transparent about the measures we are taking to do so. For this reason, Ubisoft’s Code of Conduct has been released publicly on our corporate website for all current and future team members. 

Do you want to join us in the world of mobile gaming? If so, read on! 

Job Description

·  Clear understanding and assessment of the constraints, risks and challenges of a game roadmap technical implementation.
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Develop, integrate and mantain features and pipelines from concept to ship to live operations.

·  Identify, report and solve bottlenecks/risks at a technical level.
·  Review code and asset integration through the different stages of development to ensure the project is always structured and technically under control.
·  Cooperate and support other programmers and being part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Write robust, optimized, scalable and maintainable code.

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Write technical design documents, for milestones and internal use.

Qualifications

·  2 or more years of demonstrable experience as a senior game developer.
·  Strong skills and experience in software development in Unity3D, and C# or C++.
·  A solid foundation in computer science and software engineering, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, 3D mathematics and software design.
·  Knowledge of server-client architectures.
·  Be a team player: we use agile development methods, where the team members are in permanent contact. Open mind and good communication skills are a must.
·  Attention to detail, meticulous and organized working habits. Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change.
·  Proficient in employing debugging methods and performance analysis to effectively diagnose and solve game related issues.
·  Passion for games and some knowledge of the games industry.
·  Have a good command of English.
·  Work permit for Spain obtained prior to applying for the position is a must.

Nice to haves:

·  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, or related field. Master’s degree in any of these disciplines is a Plus.
·  Experience with iOS and Android development with an advanced understanding of the challenges multiplatform development brings. 
·  Experience with mobile frameworks or social networks APIs/SDKs.
·  Experience in multiplayer / netcode.
·  Experience in AI programming.
·  Experience in CI/CD, unit and/or automated testing.
·  Free to play market knowledge and game design concepts.
·  Spanish or Catalan is a plus.

Additional Information

YOUR LIFE AT UBISOFT BARCELONA MOBILE (and PERKS)

·  Hybrid Work Model
·  Possibility for new parents to work from home 80% of the time.
·  Flex working schedule: 40hrs per week with start time between 8 AM – 10 AM and leave from 5 PM (Friday from 2 PM). 
·  Reduced schedule (35 hrs per week) in July and August, Easter, Christmas holidays, and special days like Sant Jordi and Revetlla de Sant Joan. 
·  Personal Matters Hours: 24 hours paid for by Ubisoft that you can use for personal matters. 
·  Holidays: 25 days per year + 1 day in your Ubi-Birthday. 
·  5 extra holiday days on the year you celebrate your 5th/10th/15th/20th year with us. 
·  Ticket Restaurant: 200€ per month, and Flexible compensation plan (Ticket Transport & Ticket Nursery). 
·  Health insurance with Cigna, including Physiotherapist & Psychology sessions with a reduced price. 
·  Life Insurance with AXA. 
·  Mobile Device Grant of 400 EUR starting on your 1st year in the company. 
·  Language trainings in English, Spanish, and French. 
·  Professional development training & programs, based upon request. 
·  Ubisoft games with discount and Uplay PC for free. 
·  Locally roasted craft coffee by INCAPTO (it’s very, very good). 

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender sexual orientation, age or disability status.