Gameplay Programmer Anno

Job Description

Gameplay Programmer [Anno] (f/m/d)

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft's 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players' lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have 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.

About Ubisoft Mainz

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering some of Ubisoft's biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heart of Germany, the studio develops games pushing the limits of the genre like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.

Job Description

Anno is a critically acclaimed and award-winning franchise, offering a rich city-building experience and providing players ample opportunity to create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistics networks, explore and settle new lands and dominate their opponents by diplomacy, trade or warfare. Our team is now looking for a talented Gameplay Programmer to join us here at Ubisoft Mainz in Germany.

If you are a talented programmer with strong C++, we would love to welcome you on the team. We expect you to have outstanding people skills, a collaborative ''yes, and…'' attitude, and a longstanding passion for games within many genres on multiple platforms.

What you will do:
• Design and Implement various gameplay systems and tools for the Anno Brand
• Work closely with game designers, programmers, and artists to ensure a great player experience
• Champion core game values, especially 'gameplay first'

Qualifications

What you bring:
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Experience in game programming
• Strong data structures, logic, algorithms, and optimization skills
• Experience in the design and implementation of various game systems, including game object management, AI, pathing, scripting, combat, and online networking
• Speaks ''designer'' fluently
• Self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
• Good verbal and written communications skills in English
• Passion for video games

Nice to have:
• Experience in shipping a AAA title
• Experience working with big C++ engines
• UI development experience
• Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree
• Experience working on networked games
• Experience working on security issues
• In-depth familiarity with Ubisoft products
• Experience with current Gen Console Development

What to send our way:
• Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
• A cover letter including your earliest starting date, expected salary and why you would like to join us
• Any relevant code/work samples you can provide are highly appreciated

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7p1q9-18-188-149-194-42 in your application.