Lead Programmer [Rainbow Six Siege] (f/m/d)

Ubisoft, a global leader in gaming, is seeking a Lead Programmer for their Rainbow Six Siege feature team. This role involves focusing on various progression systems, designing clean and flexible solutions, and leading an interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will mentor programmers, ensure code quality, collaborate with artists and designers on UI systems, and coordinate all phases of software development from planning to release. The position requires strong C++ skills and leadership experience.

Must Have

• Lead an interdisciplinary team
• Mentor programmers within your team
• Take responsibility for feature- and code quality
• Collaborate with artists and designers in delivering world-class user interface systems
• Work on UI features from conception to final implementation in an agile approach
• Coordinate all phases of software development from planning to release
• Improve and extend existing game UI and frameworks
• Document processes, expose software architectures and propose optimizations and improvements
• Collaborate with architects, technical leads and other teams working on Rainbow Six Siege
• Master or Bachelor degree in (Applied) Computer Science or similar qualifications
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong C++ skills
• Leadership experience as team lead or people manager
• Good understanding of the MVVM paradigm
• Good understanding of modern Software Engineering
• Solution oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills and desire to work as a team-player
• Self-direction and motivation
• Fluent in English

Good to Have

• A strong interest in the video game industry

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• Relocation support (financial, accommodation search, settle-in, visa assistance)
• Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy (training, workshops, development platform, in-house library)
• Discounted and free Ubisoft games on Ubisoft Connect
• Monthly Mobility Budget (80€ for bicycle lease, parking, public transportation)
• Up to 350€ childcare support per child per month
• Company Pension Scheme
• Gym subsidy (50% up to 25€/month)
• 26 days paid vacation per year
• Corporate Benefits web portal (employee discount program)

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!

Job Description

You will become a part of our feature team, focusing on various progression systems within Rainbow Six Siege. Your solutions are cleanly designed, favor simplicity, and are flexible enough to allow for future expansion.

What You Will Do:

• Lead an interdisciplinary team
• Mentor programmers within your team
• Take responsibility for the feature- and code quality in compliance with our standards
• Collaborate with artists and designers in delivering world-class user interface systems
• Work on UI features from conception to final implementation in an agile approach
• Coordinate all phases of software development from planning to release
• Improve and extend existing game UI and frameworks
• Document processes, expose software architectures and propose optimizations and improvements
• Collaborate with architects, technical leads and other teams working on Rainbow Six Siege around the world

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Master or Bachelor degree in (Applied) Computer Science or similar qualifications with a strong technical background
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong C++ skills
• Leadership experience as team lead or people manager
• Good understanding of the MVVM paradigm
• Good understanding of modern Software Engineering
• Solution oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills and desire to work as a team-player
• Self-direction and motivation
• Fluent in English
• A strong interest in the video game industry is a plus

Please send us:

• Your CV highlighting relevant experience
• A cover letter that includes your earliest starting date, expected salary, and your motivation for joining Ubisoft

Additional Information

What we offer:

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Please note that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid working.

• Relocation support: We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance
• Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy: We offer multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas. Guest speakers from the industry, workshops, and access to our training and development platform as well as to our in-house library
• Discounted and free games: Discount on employee game orders & free Ubisoft games on Ubisoft Connect
• Hybrid work model: Provides the flexibility to combine working from the studio and your home within Germany
• Monthly Mobility Budget: 80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket
• Up to 350€ childcare support per child per month
• Company Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive company pension scheme
• Gym subsidy: We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice
• 26 days paid vacation per year
• Corporate Benefits web portal: Employee discount program for affiliated retailers, shops, and service providers

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our players’ community.

For further information, please check https://bluebyte.ubisoft.com/en/studios/