Engine Programmer [Snowdrop]

At Ubisoft Bucharest, we create games that reach millions of people worldwide. We’re working with top global Ubisoft studios on projects that shape the entertainment industry. From Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, to Watch Dogs, Just Dance and many others – join us in creating the next big titles in gaming.

Snowdrop is a powerful game engine that enables Ubisoft content creators to set their creative minds free. Fast and flexible, Snowdrop gives developers innovative tools designed from the ground up for creating the unknown.

Snowdrop provides the perfect canvas for game developers to create the games of the future.

Working in our engine team, your primary focus will be on implementing, extending, and maintaining the various engine systems of our in-house engine Snowdrop™. As an engine programmer you will be part of a very committed R&D team working with multiple hardware platforms. You will be expected to work in collaboration with other programmers, artists and testers to craft high quality, scalable solutions that bring Snowdrop and its various titles to an even higher and performant standard.

Your main mission

• Design, implement, and iterate on new and existing engine and editor systems
• Work with C++
• Develop features for multiple platforms and different hardware capabilities
• Be aware of performance and memory footprints of different approaches or techniques
• Keep the existing engine and tools up to date in accordance with the latest changes occurred in the development pipeline (e.g. new SDKs or middleware versions)
• Communicate with the teams that use the technology in order to understand their requirements and to define the implementation and improvement needs

The professional value you bring

• Professional experience with C++ programming
• Experience with performance critical programming
• Ability to accurately predict task duration and understand dependencies
• Strong debugging skills
• Have awareness of new developments in APls and hardware
• Knowledgeable about the internal tools used in the video game production pipeline

The personal value you bring

• Keen to participate in the development of the junior members of our team
• Used to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical parties
• You are self-motivated and value quality in everything you do and have a good attention to detail
• You are creative and delight in overcoming technical limitations and solving difficult problems
• Fluent in English

What do we offer benefits wise?  

• Meal tickets with the value of 30 RON/day
• Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events
• WorldClass subscription
• Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members
• Life insurance
• Specific financial support for different events in your life
• Study leave
• Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift
• Partners’ discounts
• Video games and consoles to borrow
• Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account
• Annual development opportunities and access to multiple career paths and technical certifications
• Access to specialized training and books on various related skills
• Opportunities for international mobility and assignments
• Wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)
• Hybrid: We are committed to promoting a flexible working policy, as we value in-person interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and the remaining 2 days working from home.
• Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)
• Free fruits and coffee in the office
• On-site cafeteria with special discounts
• Ubisoft bikes, free rental
• Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes

About us 

Ubisoft’s 19,000 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.

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