UI Programmer (Mid.-Senior)

Mar 10, 2023
Québec, Canada
... Not specified
... Senior
Full time
... Office work

When you’re a UI Programmer at Ubi Qc, you have direct influence over the quality of the game that will end up in the players’ hands; there is a tangible link between your work and the player experience. You are entrusted with coding the flow and delivery of key information for the player.

With every new iteration, you commit yourself to answering the most fundamental questions: Will it be easy for the player to flow through menus? Does the HUD feel right? Is it AAA quality? You’re an avid gamer who cares about the player experience.

As a dependable member of a cohesive presentation team composed of UI designers and artists, you will bring to life the vision of the UI designers, who will take your point of view and expertise into consideration when making their decisions.

What you’ll do

  • Code new and existing UI systems to meet the intent of the game’s design and flow;
  • Keep them coherent with existing code;
  • Understand existing functions, and suggest and develop improvements;
  • Collaborate with designers and artists on layouts;
  • Resolve UI bugs;
  • Document your work.

What you bring

  • A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering;
  • Experience in C++ and optimizing code;
  • Experience in gameplay, UI, and design (menus, HUD);
  • Experience as part of a team that has shipped a video game is an asset;
  • Experience developing on video-game consoles (Playstation, Xbox);
  • Proficiency to communicate with all disciplines and to support and elevate the team in terms of quality and vision of the game;
  • You are creative and thirsty for innovation.

*Skills and knowledge come in many forms and can be based on relevant experience, so we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed above.

What to send our way

  • Your resume highlighting your education, experience, and skills.

Working at Ubisoft means 

  • A hybrid and flexible work mode, 6 weeks of vacation in your first year, an enriched parental leave, a Ubi gym directly in our offices, a complete group insurance program, access to complete Dialogue telemedicine services, an RRSP with a contribution from Ubisoft, an advantageous bonus program, concrete measures to ensure the right to disconnect, the option of working part-time and much more. Click here for all the details.
  • Joining a team of 21,000 Ubisoft employees working across more than 40 locations around the world, are boundby 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;
  • Working for an equal opportunity employer, where diversity is a priority. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or health status.