R&D Programmer

As an R&D programmer at La Forge by Ubi MTL, you will transform proof-of-concept prototypes into production-ready technologies and streamline collaboration among your team. Your technical expertise and communication skills will be invaluable in everything you undertake. You will adapt prototypes into minimum viable products to ease tasks for game development teams within the company. You will also create and maintain prototyping tools, standardize processes, and share best practices to increase La Forge's efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Improve prototypes into minimum viable products for game development teams
• Design, code, and integrate machine learning–based prototypes into game engines and internal middleware
• Collaborate with product teams to create full packages meeting production quality criteria (robustness, documentation, completeness, performance)
• Work closely with scientific researchers and production leads
• Develop and maintain prototyping tools and infrastructures to facilitate R&D collaboration
• Provide support throughout the prototype creation process
• Promote standardization of frameworks, libraries, etc., among R&D teams and recommend and share best practices

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of software development or relevant experience (machine learning or video game industry experience is a strong asset)
• Proficiency in Python and C++
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Curiosity and critical thinking
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Motivation to innovate in the video game industry and adapt to its constantly evolving pace

Skills and knowledge:

• Extensive experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow), storage systems, distributed systems, high-performance computing, or CUDA programming
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows OS
• Familiarity with Maxscript or MEL

Additional Information: Ubisoft teams have 19,000 people across more than 30 countries, united by a common mission: enrich players' lives with original and memorable game experiences. Their energy and talent bring acclaimed franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and more to life.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of backgrounds and perspectives to create worlds that allow everyone to thrive and express themselves.

Working at Ubi MTL offers a creative and connected work environment. We provide a collaborative space focused on professional growth, learning opportunities, and well-being (as our comprehensive benefits attest).

If you're excited to tackle thrilling challenges, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and shape the future of entertainment, join us to create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you are welcome as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Note: We are committed to a flexible work policy valuing interactions and collaboration. Our hybrid model includes a minimum of three days per week at the office and two days remote. If residing outside Quebec or Canada, relocation will be required. Work permit eligibility depends on education and relevant years of experience per government requirements.