Lead RD Programmer - La Forge
Lead RD Programmer - La Forge
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Job Description
As a Technical Lead at La Forge youll guide a small yet mighty team of R&D developers in transforming prototypes into minimum viable products for video game productions.
With the support of the departments development director and production manager youll provide invaluable technical oversight and direction from design to delivery.
With a responsibility to help your team of developers refine their skills youll coach and mentor them empowering them to innovate and perform at their best in a collaborative R&D space.
Thanks to your knowhow credibility and reliability not only can your colleagues at La Forge turn to you for information and direction but so can others. Youre a goto person for guidance and a trusted advisor for Ubisoft employees worldwide.
La Forge is a bridge between academia and video game production between scholars and industry experts. Dedicated to innovation we aim to accelerate research and development. Through prototyping we help content creators build increasingly believable worlds and better understand our players. Academics and professionals together we explore subjects such as rendering animation AI audio and physics. Our mission: to tackle some of the biggest challenges in art and tech gaming.
What youll do
Help define the development plan and deliverables of prototypes to be implemented on productions.
Regularly meet with your team of R&D developers to assign tasks discuss progress overcome blockers give feedback etc.
Mentor and motivate your team to develop their technical skills provide technical oversight by reviewing code and making technical validations.
Partner with production teams to introduce innovative technologies into their pipelines identify opportunities and propose new projects.
Bridge communication between La Forge and other teams across Ubisoft.
Write efficient elegant code.
Represent your team at all kickoff and closing meetings.
Anticipate and assess complex escalated issues propose adapted solutions.
Monitor technological advancements and industry standards share your learnings with our studios and the academic sector.
Take part in recruitment to assess candidates for internships and fulltime positions.
Qualifications :
What you bring
- PHD in computer science
- Extensive experience in programming & innovation and/or team management (or other relevant experience)
- Demonstrated technical knowledge in a couple of disciplines related to video games curiosity to continue learning (Feel free to check out our YouTube channel for a glimpse of the subjects we cover at La Forge: of C (Python an asset)
- A thorough grasp of Git and Visual Studio
- Effective crossdepartmental communication: you can interact with all disciplines break down complex information for various audiences
- Excellent mentorship interpersonal and presentation skills
- An entrepreneurial spirit that allows you to persevere learn from mistakes and bounce back from setbacks
- A desire to share your knowledge to push the boundaries of the industry & help others improve their skills
Additional Information :
Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Ubisoft to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life.
Company Name: Ubisoft
Company Description
Ubisofts 19000 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 Assassins Creed Far Cry For Honor 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 gamechanging challenges cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.
Please note we are committed to promoting a flexible working policy as we value inperson interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of 3 days a week in our office and the remaining 2 days working from home. Also if you reside outside Quebec or Canada relocation will be necessary. If you require a work permit your eligibility will depend on your education and relevant work experience as required by the government.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
