Ubisoft

AI Programming Team Lead

Toronto, ON, Canada · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$128k-$150kDetected 48 days ago

Project ManagementJiraLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming, with teams across the world creating original and memorable experiences - from Assassin's Creed and Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more.
We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive.
What you bring - Diploma in their field of expertise for video games.

Create, prioritize, assign and regularly follow up on tasks and the advancement of the team's work with regards to deliverables;
Organize and lead team meetings;
Know the game's story and gameplay (game design documents) and understand the technical/artistic constraints so as to be able to lead/coach the team;
Draft regular reports for the Project lead (CP)/ Production manager (PM) on the advancement of the team's work and recommend corrective measures whenever necessary to meet project objectives;
Anticipate and recognize potential conflicts and recommend solutions to the Project lead (CP)/ Production manager (PM) for the team;
Take part in performance assessments in collaboration with the Project lead (CP)/ Production Manager (PM);

Diploma in their field of expertise for video games.
Team lead - Programming: Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent.
At least 6 years of experience on their working unit or other relevant experience;
Ability to assemble productive teams;
Ability to delegate;

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is not intended to build a candidate pool for future opportunities.
We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or filter applications.
AI may be used solely to assist with the transcription of interview notes.
The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $128,000 to $150,000 CAD.
The final base salary will be determined following the interview process and will take into account the candidate's experience, skills, scope of responsibilities, and qualifications, to ensure fair and equitable compensation.

Lead will support the Project Lead (CP)/ Production Manager (PM) in overseeing work quality and deadlines for the small team.
The incumbent will help follow up on and validate the team's work and coach team members while overseeing part of the development of the game (where necessary).
Represent the team;
Be a mentor in terms of technical/artistic aspects for team members (where necessary);
Coordinate bug correction as it pertains to the team's work;
Ensure that new employees integrate the team;
Help recruit new team members;
Carry out working unit-related tasks (depending on the size of the team they must supervise);
Carry out all other related tasks.

This listing is sourced directly from Ubisoft's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.