Company Description
Do you have solid experience with modern game engines and do you know how to lead both technical processes and teams of programmers? Would you like an opportunity to work with prototypes and grow small teams towards greatness? This might be something you don’t want to miss!
Job Description
We are now looking for a Technical Director.
We have recently kick-started a new project and your role as the Technical Director would be to create the technical backbone of the game as well as the technical production pipeline. You will provide technical solutions to the development team so the core team can carry out their vision and intentions into the game. You will develop engine, tools, and systems to ensure the first prototype works and ultimately ensure the optimal and sustainable technical performance of the game and pipeline.
This is a great opportunity for you who like working with prototypes, smaller size teams and using excellent inhouse-engines. There is also a great opportunity to grow into leading bigger teams when projects evolve all the while having the benefits of the huge Ubisoft network and resources around you. As an innovative and agile studio, we are constantly concepting new ideas, and you could potentially help other teams too in their path towards production.
We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming you to our assembly and making things happen! We would also like to mention that we work in a hybrid model, enjoying the flexibility of both off- and onsite work.
Responsibilities
- Influence and drive technical decision making in our latest PC/Console project
- Set a long-term technical direction together with the other team members and evaluate technical possibilities
- Build a team of programmers when the project grows (defining job roles and attracting new talent)
- Lead and manage a team of programmers
- Stay aware of trends and new technologies and spot those that will help the project
- Communicate and share about the technical innovations done on the project for stakeholders inside and outside our studio
- Anticipate complex problems and propose respective solutions, considering the entire production pipeline
- Explore, implement and refactor various technical systems and tools as well as engine features to support the project’s technical needs
- Make use of iterative prototyping to demonstrate the validity of the technical features and eventually (when entering the production stage) ensure that developed features and systems meet expectations and coding standard
Qualifications
- Solid experience from modern game engines and a never-ending curiosity for the games industry and new technology
- Advanced skills in C++ (skills C# and WPF are a plus)
- Strong ability to lead and manage people – impact and coach others
- Strong ability to plan and lead technical processes and architectures
- Strong data structures, logic, algorithms, and optimization skills
- Experience in the design and implementation of various game systems, such as game object management and online networking preferred
- Knowledge of good software engineering practices, design patterns and software architecture
- Strong ability for analysing and optimizing existing systems - you have a creative mindset to problem-solving, and you also know when you don’t need to re-invent the wheel
- Great verbal and written communication skills in English
We also appreciate
- Experience in developing or running online multiplayer games
Additional Information
What are you waiting for? Please send your application and CV with your salary expectations. The application period closes on the 16th of January but apply now because we can’t wait to meet you! In the meantime explore what Ubisoft RedLynx is all about and what we have to offer.
We’re part of Ubisoft, a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services. Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication 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.