Graphics Programmer [Unannounced Project] (247)

Job description

Ubisoft Leamington has been a member of the Ubisoft family since January 2017 and has collaborated on Tom Clancy’s The Division & The Division 2, Far Cry 5 and Starlink: Battle For Atlas. Currently comprised of a 70-strong team, the studio is a solid and experienced group supported by a mix of veteran developers and promising young talent. Based in Royal Leamington Spa, Ubisoft Leamington is at the heart of a thriving destination for UK game developers.

Responsibilities

·  Implement graphics algorithms, techniques and processes that meet the artistic, design and technical requirements of the project;
·  Work as a key part of an agile development team, organising and planning the implementation of features with direction from their lead, and assist less experienced programmers;
·  Use practical solutions to implement feature requests, taking into account performance, maintainability and resource usage;
·  Ensure coding standards are followed in their own and others code;
·  Collect, interpret and analyse the technical feasibility of system/feature specifications;
·  Write clear and well-structured code using the appropriate data structure and algorithms while bearing in mind performance, maintenance and architectural requirements;
·  Include comments in the code and document implemented features;
·  Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of load testing and game feature testing and write test code;
·  Stay up-to-date with technology advances within the field;
·  Perform code reviews for peers;
·  Extract and interpret relevant runtime system resource information (disk IO, network, CPU, memory, etc).

Skills and Knowledge

·  Good mathematics ability and a familiarity with common 3D graphics principles and rendering algorithms;
·  Good working knowledge of current GPU architecture and modern rendering APIs including Direct3D 12 or Vulkan;
·  Very good C/C++ programming skills, with very good knowledge of object oriented development including design patterns and UML;
·  Experience working with a large game codebase, and it's modules, middleware and associated pipeline;
·  Understanding of speed and memory considerations, and able to implement basic optimisations;
·  Knowledge of common algorithms, data structures and patterns, and their application;
·  Ability to analyse unfamiliar code of a reasonable complexity to understand, extend and refactor an existing module;
·  Ability to debug defects of a reasonable complexity, including memory related issues, and multi-threading;
·  Knowledge of different software development methods such as Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, Agile etc.;
·  Understanding the constraints and technical requirements for console platform development within their area is a plus;
·  Ability to adapt to change;
·  Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Relevant Experience

·  Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent experience;
·  3 years commercial software development experience with significant involvement in 1 published game in a relevant programming capacity is a plus;
·  Experience working with at least one modern console platform is an advantage;
·  Experience with profiling tools is desirable;
·  Experience working in a multi-site collaboration environment is a plus;
·  Experience developing shaders using HLSL or similar;
·  Experience with CUDA or similar. 

Benefits & Relocation

Flexible working, 22 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown, private healthcare (with option to add immediate family), life insurance & income protection, workplace pension scheme, paid volunteering days, annual fitness & well-being allowance, games, technology & merchandise, subsidised travel and many more... 

Relocation assistance is available to anyone currently living 50 miles or more from the studio location. Please contact a member of the talent acquisition team to find out what we have to offer and how we can support with your move here... relocation really doesn't have to be a daunting prospect. 

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Ubisoft Reflections & Ubisoft Leamington is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.