Technical Director
Ubisoft
Toronto, ON
Our Studio:
Ubisoft Toronto is one of the largest development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented people from around the world. We create worlds and tell stories that grip you, inspire you and challenge you. Since opening in 2010, we have shipped innovative game projects on some of Ubisoft's biggest brands: Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.
Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft Toronto, we are always striving to get better, be better and do better – embracing innovative ideas, exploring new technologies, and working together courageously and collaboratively.
Job Description
What you'll do as a UI Programmer:
• Code new and existing UI systems to meet the intent of the game's design and flow;
• Keep each element coherent with existing code;
• Break down tasks into parts that can be implemented and tested;
• Understand existing functions in UI;
• Suggest and develop improvements such as identifying any missing details in feature requests;
• Maintain quality and flow in UI functionality;
• Help create latency free, reactive interactions;
• Collaborate with designers and artists on layouts;
• Resolve UI bugs;
• Documentation of work.
Qualifications
We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences. If you are excited about the role, we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the qualifications listed below.
• Experience in gameplay, UI, and design (menus, HUD);
• Experience as part of a team that has shipped a video game;
• Experience developing on video-game consoles (Playstation, Xbox);
• Proficiency to communicate with all disciplines and to support and elevate the team in terms of quality and vision of the game;
• Proficient in creative and innovative problem solving;
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering;
• 5 years of experience in C++ and optimizing code.
We Offer:
• A hybrid, flexible work model
• Five weeks of vacation + one week office closure around the December holidays
• An enhanced parental leave program
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Package:
• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP contribution
• Relocation Assistance (If Applicable)
• Bonus (If Applicable)
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-reyok2-3-237-31-191-42 in your application.
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