Company Description

Ubisoft Leamington has been a member of the Ubisoft family since January 2017 and has collaborated on Tom Clancy’s The Division & The Division 2, Far Cry 5 and Starlink: Battle For Atlas. Currently comprised of a 70-strong team, the studio is a solid and experienced group supported by a mix of veteran developers and promising young talent. Based in Royal Leamington Spa, Ubisoft Leamington is at the heart of a thriving destination for UK game developers.

Job Description

Elevate profile of the Engineering Discipline consistently across both Studios and the wider Ubisoft group whilst ensuring optimal staffing, development, growth within the team and maximising talent retention.

Responsibilities

Be the direct Line Manager for Leads and Secondary Manager for other members of the discipline, across the Studio;
Have regular one to ones with Leads in conversation with Directors and Producers;
Attend and input into project staffing/FTE meetings;
Ensure effective succession planning to facilitate Studio staffing and strategy requirements;
Champion best practices and levelling up the discipline as a whole;
Stay abreast of trends in the discipline and setting up suitable sharing/training programs;
Work with HR and project teams to ensure a consistent and comprehensive onboarding programme for all;
Participate in all discipline specific interviews collating feedback and acting as primary hiring manager;
Meet monthly with the Resource and Development Manager to map out current skill sets and future potential within the Discipline as well as identifying key talent;
Work with Learning & Development to identify core skills development and soft skill training needs;
Identify opportunities for team members to attend external events and conferences both as a representative of Ubisoft and a delegate;
Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and highlight key risks or skill gaps with team members;
Efficiently communicate and support messages from management;
Actively participate in the implementation of more efficient work methods;
Support HR in the Salary and Performance Review process;
Any other ad hoc tasks when required.

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge

Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Proactive, autonomous and self-driven approach to work with demonstrable application of initiative;
Ability to accept and deliver feedback and adapt to change;
Originality and resourcefulness in problem solving;
Up-to-date knowledge on current and emerging trends in visual communication;
The ability to travel frequently and regularly (a minimum of 6 days over 2 trips per month) between Reflections and Leamington as well as other Studios in the Ubisoft Group as required;
Strong knowledge of the video game industry and awareness of typical video game development processes;

Relevant Experience

10 years’ minimum experience as a Software Engineer with a preference for Video Games engineering;
5 years’ minimum experience as in a lead/management role or other relevant experience;
Robust understanding of computer and software architecture;
Significant experience with object oriented programming languages;
Experience working on multi-site projects and/or studios essential.

Additional Information

Benefits & Relocation

Flexible working, 22 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown, private healthcare (with option to add immediate family), life insurance & income protection, workplace pension scheme, paid volunteering days, annual fitness & well-being allowance, games, technology & merchandise, subsidised travel and many more...

Relocation assistance is available to anyone currently living 50 miles or more from the studio location. Please contact a member of the talent acquisition team to find out what we have to offer and how we can support with your move here... relocation really doesn't have to be a daunting prospect.

Ubisoft Reflections & Ubisoft Leamington is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.