Storage Architect

Job description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!

 

Job Description

As a Storage Architect at Ubisoft Montréal, you will design and guide storage solutions that align with our technology strategy and business needs. You will support engineering teams by providing clear technical direction, scalable architectures, and thoughtful recommendations across on‑premises and cloud environments. The Storage Architect plays a key role in shaping long‑term infrastructure decisions and enabling reliable, secure platforms.

 

What you’ll do

·  Define long-term storage strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices
·  Research emerging technologies, run proofs of concept , and share clear recommendations
·  Design and maintain storage architectures for data centers and cloud environments
·  Produce technical documentation , architecture diagrams, presentations, and prototypes
·  Translate complex technical concepts into clear messages for non‑technical stakeholders
·  Guide and support engineering teams through design reviews and implementation choices
·  Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across infrastructure teams
·  Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and reliability expectations

 

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

·  Strong knowledge of software-defined storage technologies such as NFS, SMB, S3, Ceph, and similar systems
·  Proven ability to design complex storage architectures across on‑premises and cloud platforms
·  Solid understanding of data protection and disaster recovery , including backup and replication strategies
·  Experience with infrastructure as code and automation tools like Git, Ansible, Chef, or equivalents
·  Good grasp of storage security best practices , including encryption and access controls
·  Clear and collaborative communication skills with technical and non‑technical partners
·  Ability to work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams
·  A learning mindset and interest in evolving storage technologies

 

Additional Information

Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that is why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, we embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment for all. We know the importance of providing a pleasant interview experience, therefore if you need any accommodation, please let us know if there is anything we can do to facilitate the interview process.