Tools Programmer (Studio Alice)

Job description

Studio Alice captures real-world elements to breathe more life and realism into our games. How? Through motion capture, photogrammetry, audio – and more.

As a Tools Programmer within Ubi MTL's Studio Alice, you play a fundamental role in the design and implementation of technologies used by Alice’s content creation teams. 

You know you have done a good job when they can channel their vision and creativity into world-renowned games effortlessly.

As a dependable member of a dedicated team of tools developers, your role is to equip your users with the solutions they need to transform ideas into reality. You enjoy working iteratively and consider user feedback invaluable. Through this collaborative loop, you guarantee that the tools you deliver are efficient and intuitive.

What you’ll do

You work closely with artists and designers, which gives you a deep understanding of the real needs behind their requests. Your problem-solving skills and your ingenuity allow you to find the most appropriate solutions. You frequently make suggestions to improve systems and you maintain clear documentation. 

You routinely collaborate with your fellow programmers and tool support specialists to resolve bugs that arise. You both share your innovations with and learn from your peers in the tools community at the studio. 

What you bring

·  An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
·  Around 3 years of experience in software programming (in the video game industry, a plus) or other relevant experience
·  Proficiency in C# (WPF) and C++
·  A collaborative spirit + solid interpersonal and communication skills
·  Autonomy, curiosity, and resourcefulness that motivate you to go talk to people 
·  Analysis and synthesis abilities + attention to detail
·  Flexibility in the organization of your work, allowing you to adapt to changes

 

What to send our way

·  Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills

 

About us

At Ubisoft Montreal, a preeminent developer of video games located in Montreal’s dynamic Mile-End neighbourhood since 1997, we offer a work environment unique in the industry for allowing you to build and cultivate games that are part of critically acclaimed, iconic AAA franchises of international repute.

When you join Ubi Montreal, you enter a community of passionate, extraordinary developers connected by their need to innovate, to be creative and to work with the latest technology. You’ll discover a world where employees enjoy constant career advancement, a supportive learning environment, and competitive compensation packages.

More than anything, at Ubi Montreal, you will regularly ship a variety of big, quality titles – Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six, Watch_Dogs, For Honor and… well we can’t disclose all our secrets just yet… – and work with some of the most talented people in the industry.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.