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Gameplay Programmer
Ubisoft
Toronto, , Canada
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Job Description
Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario
www.toronto.ubisoft.com
Location of position: Toronto, Ontario
Our Mission
Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original & memorable entertainment experiences. We build worlds that are a playground for the imagination, offering moments of surprise, fun and adventure as well as opportunities for learning and self-discovery. At Ubisoft, you’ll grow and collaborate with highly talented teams from around the world. Our massively friendly work environment will inspire you to go above and beyond to create worlds people will fall in love with. Whether as an elite spy, a master assassin, or a fearless explorer, we put the player at the heart of all our games.
Ubisoft Toronto is a growing and diverse team on a collective mission to create what’s next in AAA games. Since opening our studio in 2010, our team has shipped the critically-acclaimed Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist as lead studio, and Assassin’s Creed Unity, Far Cry 4 and Far Cry Primal in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal. In 2012, we opened our state-of-the-art Performance Capture Studio, and Playtest. We are currently working on Watch_Dogs 2 and For Honor in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, as well as several top-secret, unannounced projects.
Ubisoft Toronto is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2016.
Gameplay Programmer
The incumbent will ensure the playability of the game (the link between the player’s actions, character’s behaviours, and the consequences on the evolution of the game).
Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.
Responsibilities:
The main and routine tasks of the Gameplay Programmer are to:
• Analyze and understand the game design documents in order to define the required functionalities and the game systems that must be developed in the engine;
• Analyse existing functionalities in the engine and determine if they meet project requirements. If necessary, define how to adapt them in order to better meet game requirements;
• Suggest improvements whenever necessary by designing and implementing new systems or modifying existing systems;
• Collaborate with game designers/level designers/animators so as to discuss the constraints and establish the technical possibilities of the various gameplay functions;
• Determine the conditions that will lead to actions based on commands;
• Implement and optimize the controls and interaction systems so that gameplay is fluid;
• Validate and verify whether the newly developed systems fulfill the intentions of the project and are coherent with the existing code. Ensure that the implementation of the controls and game systems provide the player with the experience that the design and/creative director had envisioned;
• Work iteratively and involve designers when implementing new functions;
• Work with people from other crafts in developing the tools required to efficiently make the necessary gameplay adjustments;
• Support the functions and gameplay systems designed by production;
• Seek out and correct the gameplay bugs identified by the production and quality control teams;
• Document the work so as to transfer knowledge and enable users (programmers and people from other tasks) to understand how the new systems and gameplay functions work;
• Carry out all other related tasks.
Training:
Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent training or experience.
Experience:
• Minimum of 5-10+ years’ C++ software programming experience, ideally in the video game industry, or equivalent.
• Game industry experience, must have shipped a minimum of 1 or more AAA titles;
• Solid proficiency in C/C++ language;
• Console development experience is a must.
Essentials skills:
• Familiarity with game-related 3D mathematical concepts;
Other skills:
• Detail-oriented;
• Ability to understand and take into account user needs;
• Autonomous;
• Resourceful;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Analytical ability and synthesis capability;
• Be flexible in organizing work;
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Be results-oriented.
We Offer:
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP contribution
• Bonus (If Applicable)
Why Ubisoft Toronto?
Scored by The Economist as the Best City to Live, our studio is located in the trendy Junction Triangle located in West Toronto, close to TTC, the hottest bars and restaurants, and excellent coffee shops. We celebrate successes as a team at our monthly UbiBash events, and invite our families to events throughout the year including our annual Kids Holiday Party and Summer BBQ. We give back to help make our community better through our team volunteer days and fundraising activities. We hold regular game jams to fuel our team’s creativity. Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and provides the opportunity for salary increases annually as part of the performance review process. Ubisoft Toronto also offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development, flexible days, on-site Yoga and Bootcamp classes, fresh fruit, Life Drawing classes, as well as spontaneous team surprises such as Pi Day, Star Wars Day, and Halloween.
Join Us!
We hunt for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts that know what it takes to ship world-class games and the next generation of game developer all-stars. We value team chemistry and a desire to grow our studio together. If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!
Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. The studio welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
Additional Information
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