Job Description
Snowdrop is a powerful game engine that enables Ubisoft content creators to set their creative minds free. Fast and flexible, Snowdrop gives developers innovative tools designed from the ground up for creating the unknown. Snowdrop provides the perfect canvas for game developers to paint the games of the future.
Are you a highly skilled Tools Programmer with a specialization in localization, seeking to be part of a team that values your unique talents and expertise in a supportive and understanding environment? We’re excited to invite you to join our team, where your role will be pivotal in advancing the ongoing development of our in-house engine, Snowdrop. As a key contributor, you will empower game productions worldwide to seamlessly harness existing technology while facilitating the sharing of their own innovations.
What you’ll do
- Utilizing your expertise in C++ to enhance our integrated editor and game development tools.
- Conceiving, implementing, and refining both new and existing systems and tools.
- Assessing and incorporating cutting-edge technologies to enhance our capabilities.
- Providing motivation and support to fellow team members, particularly during crucial phases of development.
We understand the value of diversity and the unique perspectives that each team member brings. Our workplace is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills and contributions are celebrated. We look forward to having you contribute to our mission of creating immersive, inclusive, and technologically advanced gaming experiences. Your expertise in localization and programming will be a cornerstone in enabling our games to resonate with audiences across the globe.
About Production Technology at Ubisoft
At Ubisoft, there are no limits to creativity. Innovation comes from every corner and our game teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to transform ideas into fantastical worlds. To bolster their efforts, Ubisoft’s Production Technology department is a transversal group that unites more than 400 experts across the company around a mission to develop the best tools and technologies that enable our studios to bring their visions to life. From designing our proprietary game engines and state-of-the-art middleware solutions used by our worldwide developer community, to leveraging the latest machine learning breakthroughs in R&D, Production Technology team members don’t just help Ubisoft creators make games: they work together to pioneer innovations that change the way games are made.
Qualifications
Are you someone who thrives on being proactive, offering assistance, and is self-assured in their abilities? Have you had experience in the software development field where you’ve worked closely with software users and possess a basic understanding of localization, narrative pipelines, and managing data through build systems? If you can answer yes to these questions, you may be an ideal candidate for this position! Besides the above we’re looking for someone aligned with our core values and the following skills and experience:
- A high level of proficiency in C++.
- Previous hands-on experience with C#.
- A background in software development with a strong focus on user interaction.
- An interest in or prior experience with build systems and automation.
- A passion for collaborating closely with professionals from various disciplines and different backgrounds.