Technical Lead

Company description:

Ubisoft is a global reference in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six and Just Dance among many others. We believe that diversity of viewpoints advances both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Job description:

Summary of the role:

The holder of this position is the technical reference for the challenges of their specialty. They are a technical specialist responsible for analyzing problems related to their domain of expertise (technical specialty or game console). They are also accountable for the technological choices they make as well as the performance of all systems in their specialty. They continue to produce code and define best practices within their specialty.

Responsibilities:

• Manage technical assignments given by the IT Project Manager (CPI), the IT Team Lead (TL) or the Technical Architect.
• Act as the reference person within the IT team for technical aspects related to their specialty.
• Act as a senior programmer and participate in programming risky elements in their specialty.
• Propose evolutions and technological choices related to their specialty.
• Regularly measure performance and optimize systems related to their specialty when needed.
• Resolve the most complex technical problems related to their specialty.
• Act as a technical mentor for their specialty.
• Advise the Architect and/or the CPI by proposing corrective measures when necessary to meet set objectives.
• Work with Technical Directors of other disciplines (design, art, animation, audio, etc.) to ensure the efficiency of systems related to their specialty and used by other disciplines.
• Participate in performance follow-ups in collaboration with the CPI.
• Perform any other related tasks.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering or any other equivalent training.

Relevant experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of programming experience on a specific console or in a specialty, or any other relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge:

• Good analytical and synthesis skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Autonomy and resourcefulness
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility in work organization
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to adapt to change
• Results-oriented

Additional information:

We adopt a hybrid work model that helps you stay connected with your team and aligned with company priorities while giving you the opportunity to maintain work-life balance. Note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer and believes that diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is essential to creating worlds that foster everyone’s growth and expression.

Working at Ubi MTL offers a creative workplace that fosters connection. We provide a collaborative environment focused on professional development, learning opportunities and well-being (our extensive benefits reflect this!).