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On being a Technical Lead (Gameplay) at Ubisoft Toronto

As a Technical Lead (Gameplay) at Ubi Toronto, you're an established leader, an expert in player-centric gameplay systems, who relies on past learnings to guide decisions in the present and proactively plan for the future.

You steer a team of programmers towards a technical vision, plus produce high-quality code and navigate constraints to turn it into reality.

With a responsibility to help your team of programmers develop their skills, you coach and mentor them, empowering them to innovate and perform at their best.

Thanks to your expertise, credibility, and reliability, not only can developers on your project turn to you for information and direction, but so can others. You're a go-to person for guidance and a trusted advisor for Ubisoft employees worldwide.

Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.

The daily life of a Technical Lead (Gameplay) at Ubisoft Toronto

  • Define the technical vision within the project's Gameplay team + plan its technical roadmap;
  • Regularly meet with your programming team to discuss progress; tackle setbacks; share updates; present features; give feedback; informatively and constructively explain the root causes of risks and issues; etc.;
  • Mentor and motivate programmers to develop their technical skills + provide them with what they need to work efficiently and achieve quality (tools, pipelines, etc.);
  • Write elegant code customized to the hardware you're working with;
  • Provide technical oversight by reviewing code and making technical validations;
  • Anticipate and assess complex, escalated issues + propose adapted solutions;
  • Sync up with other technical leads to remove blockers and keep production moving forward;
  • Communicate with interdependent teams on other projects to exchange information;
  • Stay up to date on technological advancements and industry standards to define our best practices + share them with our studios.

What it takes to make it

  • An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent training or relevant experience;
  • Around seven years of programming experience + 2 years of technical leadership;
  • A deep understanding of a variety of game engines, systems, programming languages, interdependencies, and critical issues;
  • The ability to make informed, immediate decisions with minimal long-term impacts;
  • A strategic approach to problem-solving: you don't just patch problems. You solve them so that they never happen again;
  • Excellent mentorship, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
  • A highly innovative and collaborative spirit;
  • Effective cross-departmental communication: you can easily communicate with all disciplines + break down complex information for various audiences;
  • A desire to share your knowledge to push the boundaries of technology & help others improve their skills.

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences. That's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

We Offer:

  • A hybrid, flexible work model
  • Six weeks of vacation
  • An enhanced parental leave program
  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP contribution
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Bonus (If Applicable)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Life at Ubisoft

At Ubisoft Toronto, we look for people who are excited to create the future of games in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We believe that embracing our individuality helps us build stronger creative teams and develop better games for all players.

When you’re a member of our team, your professional development is a priority. You’ll have opportunities to be challenged, learn and grow in your role. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within game development while working with Ubisoft’s most powerful technologies – from game engines to performance capture and more. Annual performance reviews and salary increases will help you further your career and grow with our studio. We also offer hybrid remote work options, six weeks of vacation for all employees, an enhanced parental leave program, a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development.

We celebrate the big and small moments together – with virtual events, get togethers, giveaways and more. In addition to our “right to disconnect” philosophy, the studio offers a variety of health and wellness initiatives including yoga, an on-site gym, flexible work hours, and other programs to create a better, sustainable work environment for our teams.

We encourage you to read our Code of Conduct prior to applying. It is our collective responsibility at Ubisoft Toronto to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment, and be the best possible place to work and grow. Knowing and respecting our Code of Conduct’s principles and guidelines is key to achieving that goal.

Join Us!

At Ubisoft Toronto, we believe diversity is our studio’s biggest strength. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our player community, is inclusive and respectful of the individuality of our team and embodies our core values – trust, integrity, excellence and care.

We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for?

Ubisoft Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies, please.