Mid-Level, Senior
Team Lead (F/M/NB)
Company Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!
Ubisoft Bordeaux
Founded in 2017 by a handful of Ubisoft experts, our studio now counts over 400 talents from 20 different nationalities. Our teams contribute to some of Ubisoft’s biggest franchises: leading the production of Assassin’s Creed Mirage in 2023, working on Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the Claws of Awaji expansion, as well as unannounced projects.
Beyond our AAA productions, we also drive technological innovation within the group through our expertise in the Anvil game engine and Ubisoft’s Online Services. We have also established a dedicated R&D division, La Forge, which brings together Ubisoft engineers and academic researchers to collaborate on prototypes that support game development, particularly in the field of AI.
Job Description
We are looking for experienced developers with proven leading experience to take on team leadership responsibilities for Ubisoft Connect in teams located in Bordeaux and collaborating with other teams in Europe and Canada.
As a team lead, you will guide a team of back-end and front-end software engineers and collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and QA specialists to ensure successful launch of new features in Ubisoft Connect, as well as maintenance of the existing functionality.
Our team members are self-sufficient and have a problem-solving mindset. We are looking for people who are passionate about gaming and who are always one step ahead in development platforms, processes, and new functionality. We expect the candidate to be curious, open-minded, polyvalent, and comfortable exploring novel solutions to deliver new experiences to Ubisoft players.
Key responsibilities include
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Driving the projects your team is involved in by transforming the input requirements into an actionable plan and facilitating the prioritization and distribution of work
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Collaborating with people of different profiles (engineering, product management, quality assurance)
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Fostering good software engineering practices including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous deployment
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Contributing to the design and implementation of software components of Ubisoft Connect
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Supporting your team members in their professional growth
Qualifications
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At least 5 years of software engineering or engineering management experience
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Proven record of delivered products or features
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Strong technical skills in at least one of the following programming languages: Go, C++, TypeScript
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Experience with Agile methodologies
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Effective communication skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with other people
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Experience with back-end engineering and cloud infrastructure
Additional Information
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Contract: Permanent contract - 37h per week
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location: role based in Bordeaux - France
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