Principal Engine Programmer

As a Principal Engine Programmer you will be a reliable solution finder somebody whos able to jump in with any problem while showing that youre 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 youll 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 its 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 youll 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 youll 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. Youll 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.

Whatwell provide 

We put our people first through nurturing their creativity and wellbeing and the reason we continue to create engaging and compelling AAA titles that are loved across the world. We also value the art of collaboration and a sense of belonging which is why weve embraced a hybrid working model that requires our team members to be on-site for an average of 3 days per week fostering a vibrant and creative work environment that unites us in pursuing our shared goals.

• Everything you need to keep your life in balance - hybrid working flexible core hours 25 days of annual leave Christmas shutdown and a plan that will enable you to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year
• Life insurance income insurance private healthcare an annual well-being allowance and more
• Generous resources committed to your perpetual personal and professional development
• Investment in our community - with paid volunteering days
• Fun and entertainment - with free games activities and celebrations
• Generous relocation support - should you need it

Positive mental health and wellbeing at work are priorities for us. We are a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index and partners of Safe in Our World. We run an inclusive Wellbeing Champions programme and provide a wide range of training and resources to support all of our people to proactively discuss and manage their own mental health as well as support their team members.

Ready to Apply

We aim to build the worlds most distinctive and diverse gaming studio; therefore we strongly encourage you to apply. Wed love to hear about you and your background.

Find out more about Ubisoft Reflections by contacting Luke Murtagh our Talent Acquisition Partner managing this vacancy:

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Principal Engine Programmer (last updated June 2025)