Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.
Job Description
The role of the Audio Programming professionals at Ubisoft is to create the technical backbone of the game’s audio systems and audio production pipeline. They provide the audio teams with technical solutions to produce and carry out the audio vision and intentions into the game. They thus develop tools and systems to ensure optimal and sustainable performance of the game and pipeline.
Furthermore, the Audio Programmers focus on the interaction between the game and the audio middleware Wwise, DSP, audio tools and the creation of believable virtual audio spaces. They work together with the Audio Team to support the vision of the Audio Director and strive to develop future audio technology beyond state of art.
Qualifications
What you will do:
Collaborate with the game team and audio department on realizing the audio vision and craft high quality scalable solutions
Maintain and extend the existing technology and frameworks, safeguarding and improving stability
Work on improving existing audio systems and tools and identifying new opportunities
Analyze and improve performance and memory footprint of engine and pipeline features for all target platforms
Share knowledge and expertise among the audio team, supporting Audio Designers in finding technical solutions
Write clear and concise documentation on audio systems and tools developed
What you bring:
Good C++ knowledge. Other languages (e.g. C#, Python) are a plus
Experience in working with existing game and audio engines (e.g. Unity, WWise)
Experience in programming audio systems and features
Good knowledge of audio engineering, signal processing and principles of sound
Familiar with the creative side of audio
Ability to work with large, existing code bases
Demonstrate efficient analytical skills
Proactive behavior and being a team player
Good oral and written communication skills
Good English language skills
A shipped title is a plus
Additional Information
Your benefits:
Relocation Support: We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance
Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy: We offer multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas. Guest speakers from the industry, workshops and access to our training and development platform
Discounted Games: Discount on employee game orders & free Ubisoft games on Ubisoft Connect
Monthly Mobility Budget: 80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket
Up To 350€ Childcare Support Per Child Per Month: In addition, we also offer 5 ‘care for ill children days’ per child per year
Self-study And Training Hours: You have access to our in-house library
Company Pension Scheme
Gym Subsidy: We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice
Flexible Working Hours: We have core working times between 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM and the distribution of the other hours is up to you
Hybrid Work Model: Provides the flexibility to combine working from the studio and your home within Germany
26 Days Paid Vacation Per Year: Additionally, you will get half a day off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and approximately 11 bank holidays in the Düsseldorf region
Corporate Benefits Web Portal: With employee discount programs for affiliated retailers, shops and service providers
We offer a highly motivating challenge for team players interested in showing personal initiative in an innovative and international company. If you are passionate about video games and would like to join an industry leader - please apply via our career portal.