Engine Programmer [Beyond Good And Evil 2]

Ubisoft

Mainz, Germany

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Engine Programmer on BGE2 you will share responsibility for developing and maintaining low-level systems and overall architecture. Currently, this role has a strong focus on the topic of physics but it can branch out in other areas of engine programming too.

What you will do:

Work on multiple platforms and in areas such as memory management, loading, streaming, physics and platform specific systems
Work as part of our feature teams, including but not limited to technical health and quality of life improvements
Experience in the design and implementation of various game systems
Work closely with other Programmers to help them achieve their Goals
Work with precision and care on our systems and frameworks
Provide the technical foundation for features
Maintain and extend the existing engine and frameworks, safeguarding and improving stability
Work on identifying and improving existing systems and identify new opportunities
Analyse, support and improve the performance of our features
Work on the architecture of our features, keeping long-term maintainability and scalability in mind
Work with the lead team on improving game stability and performance

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring:

Strong skills in C++
Good understanding of multithreaded code
Expertise in performance optimization techniques
3+ years of professional experience (at least one released title)
Strong ability for analysing and extending existing code
Good English and communication skills
Self-direction and motivation
Ability and desire to work as a team player
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics or equivalent experience is a plus
Practical Experience with Physics Engines is a plus
Practical Experience with Havok is a plus
Experience with Console Development and Optimization is a plus