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Principal Engine Programmer

Ubisoft

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 3 days ago
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  • Full Time
Job 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 us create the unknown!
Job Description
As a Principal Engine Programmer, you will be a reliable solution finder, somebody who's able to jump in with any problem while showing that you're a collaborative leader in our engineering teams.
For this role, having the ability to switch between multiple threads and using your experience of working in complex codebases, you'll be taking ownership on core engine technology while bringing innovative solutions and de-bugging hard problems. We want you to be able to expand on your knowledge and shape the best practice across the team.
Joining as our Principal Engine Programmer, your ideas will be highly valued while you work alongside your Lead and Technical Director assisting with shaping and contributing to the direction of the team. We want you to be hands on covering a range of skills with an overview on architectural systems and a broad view of different systems helping to the project hit it's potential.
This is a great opportunity to become a real leader on a currently unannounced AAA title and a chance to develop the codebase not only on your immediate project but the potential to influence the wider Ubisoft Group too. We want you to have the freedom to test your abilities while being free to research and implement what is possible within the realms of AAA Game Development.
What you'll bring
At Ubisoft, we aim to be a destination of choice for the best talent. We want people like you, who will be instrumental in driving our studios to success.
• Significant experience in engine development;
• Ability to own the delivery of core engine technology for a scalable project(s);
• Experienced with optimisation and performance metrics for hardware;
• Proficiency across multiple hardware/platforms;
• Understanding of project planning and a collaborative approach;
Joining Ubisoft, you'll be part of an inclusive global brand. With us, you will build upon your ongoing success and place your stamp on the production of our games and the development of our people. You'll have the prestige of developing and producing exciting world-class AAA games and help showcase our studio as a market leader within our industry.
With us, you will find your future in one of the strongest knowledge bases in the games industry coupled with brilliant opportunities for career progression on a critically acclaimed brand portfolio.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mk4zkv-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.

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Ubisoft

Ubisoft’s worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams