Ubisoft is a world leader in the entertainment industry, with a variety of hit brands including Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, and Far Cry. To build on its achievements and share its future successes, Ubisoft is looking for great talent to join its Toronto development studio. The studio is located in West Toronto in the unique and growing trendy area known as “The Junction”.
We favor diversity, creativity and the desire to succeed as a team. If you’ve got the skills and drive, you’ll have the opportunity to help build the best video game studio in Toronto. The opportunities to learn and progress are endless. There’s a real buzz about the place; if you’re looking for a stimulating and cool work environment that fosters a balance between personal and professional lives, you’ll find it here at Ubisoft Toronto.
Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for managing the programming team as well as programming tasks.
Type of position: Permanent
Responsibilities:
The main and routine tasks of the Team Lead, Programming are to:
Lead and manage a team of Programmers;
Plan, organize, follow-up and evaluate the work of the team of programmers and its impact on the project;
Actively works with other department leads to provide solutions for the project (including workflow, technology, resources);
Efficiently communicates and supports messages and decisions from management;
Motivates and inspires others to generate new ideas;
Identify risks and estimate time to accomplish programming tasks;
Coach and guide development of Engine programmers throughout life of the project;
Perform other related duties.
Training:
BA in Computer Science or computer Engineering or the equivalent in experience.
Relevant Experience:
5-7+ years’ experience of programming in C/C++;
Equivalent of 3-5 years of experience as a Programmer on a video game project;
Senior Programmer with good management skills;
Capacity to produce efficient software design and also to participate in software design reviews;
Ability to choose the most efficient algorithms and data structures for the task at hand (keeping constraints and performance in mind). Being comfortable with debugging unfamiliar code;
Enforcing coding practices on team;
Leadership skills;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken;
Passion for the making and playing of games;
Good oral and written communication in English;
Working well in a team environment;
Updating job knowledge proactively;
Autonomous and proactive attitude;
Problem-solving and open mind;
Ability to work under pressure;
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Other Skills:
Analytical and synthesis skills;
Problem-solving skills;
Autonomy and resourcefulness;
Sense of initiative;
Attention to detail;
Flexible in organizing his/her work;
Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to work well as part of team;
Ability to adapt to change;
Results-oriented.
Renumeration:
$80,000 – $130,000
TO APPLY:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:
E-mail: andrew.gonzalez2@ubisoft.com
Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.