Join Ubisoft as a Team Lead Programming / Generative AI (MOD Career Switch)

About Ubisoft

At Ubisoft, we believe that the groundbreaking games of tomorrow will be crafted by diverse talents and perspectives. That’s why we're broadening our horizons and looking for talent interested in video games outside our industry.

We've developed a comprehensive multi-month program designed for individuals with valuable skills and unwavering commitment. Take the leap into video games and transform your career with the guidance of our senior staff. Benefit from hands-on training by contributing to some of our biggest titles, and demonstrate that you have expertise that can become essential in propelling our brands to new heights. Find out more about our program in this article.

Team Lead Programming / Generative AI: Job Description

As a team lead, you will guide a group of talented and inspired programmers who develop the technologies needed to create the games that Ubisoft fans have come to expect. Your technological know-how, leadership skills, and ability to make informed decisions will help you fulfill your ambitions. This position is particularly suited to individuals with experience and/or a strong interest in generative artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Distribute tasks and follow-up on the progress of various projects during team meetings.
• Provide your team with the tools needed to work independently and contribute to the long-term technological vision of the projects.
• Meet individually with each team member to discuss performance, well-being, and career advancement.
• Review notable bugs and determine the best way to fix them.
• Communicate regularly with leads in other disciplines to plan ahead, assess risks, and deliver on time.
• Code alongside your team members and participate in code reviews.
• Keep your project lead informed of the progress of your assignments and meet with other leads to discuss ways to improve processes and share technologies.

Qualifications

• A strong interest in video games.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Proficiency in C++ and other programming languages.
• A creative, innovation-oriented approach.
• Experience participating in the full production of at least one game or the equivalent as a programming team lead.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, results-oriented.
• Excellent communication and strategic leadership skills.
• The ability to remain calm in difficult situations, conflict situations, etc. (you know that there is always a solution).
• A desire to energize and manage a team.
• Experience in mathematics, statistics, AI frameworks and AI tools is an asset.
• Experience in interacting with online servers is an asset.
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: neural networks, pathfinding, behavior trees, machine learning, prompt engineering, or natural language processing (NLP) is an asset.
• An inquisitive mind for Generative AI.

Application Details

To apply, send us your CV highlighting your education, experience, and skills. We look forward to seeing what you bring to the table.

Additional Information:

• Company Name: Ubisoft
• Job Title: Team Lead Programming / Generative AI (MOD Career Switch)