Lead 3D Programmer [Beyond Good And Evil 2]

Lead 3D Programmer [Beyond Good And Evil 2]

Ubisoft

Mainz, Germany

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Lead 3D Programmer, you lead the 3D programming discipline within the Mainz mandate and own the technical direction for rendering and real-time 3D features developed by the team. You manage and mentor a team of 3D programmers and act as the primary 3D expert for these features, working closely with production, engine, and content teams to ensure alignment and high-quality delivery.

What you will do:

• Lead and mentor a team of 3D programmers, providing technical direction and feedback
• Define and drive the technical vision for 3D programming and rendering systems
• Act as the primary 3D point of contact for stakeholders, communicating progress and risks
• Plan, prioritize, and assign 3D tasks, including estimation and risk assessment
• Make key architectural decisions to ensure performance, scalability, and visual quality
• Contribute hands-on to complex or high-risk 3D features and code reviews
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the 3D team to prevent silos and bus-factor risk
• Support engineers’ technical growth by challenging assumptions, increasing ownership, and encouraging responsibility beyond comfort zones

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring:

• Experience leading or mentoring programmers in a 3D or rendering-focused environment
• 5+ years of professional experience in game development with strong 3D focus
• Excellent C/C++ skills and experience with real-time rendering systems
• Strong knowledge of 3D APIs, shaders, and rendering pipelines
• Solid understanding of CPU/GPU/memory performance trade-offs
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with international teams
• Experience with multi-platform development
• Experience developing or extending rendering engines or low-level 3D tools