Graduate Program 2024 - Gameplay Programming

The Programme

In order to continue delivering highly qualitative and innovative game plays, we are looking for Graduates in Gameplay Programming.

The Ubisoft Graduate Program is a two-year program for fresh Graduates who expect a career accelerator into the games industry.  
 
They will benefit from an individual development plan and follow-up in order to develop their skills in gameplay programming. 
  
We are offering this opportunity on a local track: Over two years in the same studio, Graduates will have the opportunity to work on thrilling projects with multi-disciplinary teams in an international environment. 
 
As Gameplay Programmer, you are accountable for the interactivity of the game. You turn game design rules and gameplay elements (features, animation, sound…) into playable sequences.  
 
You collaborate closely with designers, artists, animators and other game development team members.  
Your goal is to offer players the most comfortable, immersive & fun game experience possible. 
 
As a member of a game development team, you’ll be involved in a variety of missions such as:

• Participate in the development of features that will make the game come to life. 
• Evaluate and propose innovative tools and techniques to achieve the best quality, based on the functionalities of the engine. 
• Suggest and participate in the conception of prototypes with the design team. 
• Participate in the architecture, conception and implementation of gameplay code based on design intentions and implement game controls focusing on quality. 
• Optimize and debug gameplay code to ensure that gameplay is fluid.

Required Skills and Abilities

• You have already graduated or will be graduating in 2024 from a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent and have less than 1 year of experience (excluding internships and apprenticeships). 
• You have good C++ programming skills and the capacity to write readable and modular code. 
• You have a good knowledge of object–oriented development and technical knowledge of the software development process for prototyping, developing, optimizing and debugging. 
• You have a strong interest in games systems and mechanics. 
• You are curious about technical knowledge in physics, mathematics, animation & arts. 
• Your excellent analysis and problem-solving skills will help you deploy effective solutions to complex problems. 
• You understand and care about the player's needs. 
• Your passion and knowledge for video games will make a difference. 
• You can work well both autonomously and collaborate within multicultural and cross-disciplinary teams: your interpersonal skills are an asset for cooperating with multiple job families. 
• As we are an international company, you are fluent in English and geographically mobile.

As part of the Ubisoft Graduate Program, you will benefit from a full-time working contract. 
 
Application period: February 5th (10:00am Paris time) – March 29th (6:30pm Paris time) 
 
About Us: 
 
Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.  
 
Their dedication 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.