Senior Lead Gameplay Programmer

As Lead Programmer you will work closely with your team to support them driving the development of different features. You will oversee the architecture and improvements of various game relevant systems, as well as fostering a good climate within the team to enable people to invest in their development. You will be working closely with other leads and people from different disciplines as well as other studios, using agile methodologies to drive the work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of interdisciplinary programmers
• Mentor, manage and regularly review team members to continue building a cohesive and effective team
• Foster a healthy collaboration of the various programming groups within the team together with the project leadership group
• Spearhead the design and development of architecture and features within the mandate scope
• Oversee and engage in architectural and systemic direction that is in line with the internal team as well as the co-lead studios
• Work with the project core team to align on priorities, roadmap projection
• Identify risks and opportunities presented during the development and provide solutions to resolve potentially complex problems
• Enable the team to be successful in delivering quality and growing with their responsibilities
• Help the team to define and plan the work
• Where needed, support your team actively in achieving set goals/work
• Identify and self-responsibly drive your own work
• Maintain healthy collaboration and communication with the lead studio

• Reliable lead and team player with a bottom-up approach and servant leadership mindset
• Experience leading a team in achieving development objectives
• 10+ years of development experience and shipped at least 1 Anvil title (Open World and/or Online as a plus)
• Solid knowledge of C# and/or Java, proficiency in C++
• Proficient in refactoring and optimising existing systems
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of multi-threaded principles
• Ability to work efficiently with a large, existing code base
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Ability to form technical designs based on requirements of other departments (Game Design, Art, Gameplay etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills in English, Vietnamese as a plus

Ubisoft Da Nang - Where bright ideas are given a chance to shine

Ubisoft Da Nangis an ambitious and dynamic studio, bringing together some of the brightest international talent to create immersive worlds that serve as playgrounds for imagination, surprise, and fun.

Since 2020, we've been uniting the best creative and engineering minds from Vietnam and beyond, with a shared goal of introducing Ubisoft's iconic worlds to new audiences. We collaborate with highly talented teams on exciting and challenging projects displayed at an international level, whether it's fun and easy-to-pick mobile games or titles for consoles and PCs.

We believe in empowering our team members by fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. Our office, awardedBest Office Design in Vietnam by VMark 2021, reflects our commitment to creating a space that inspires creativity and promotes well-being.

Located in one of Southeast Asia's most effervescent tech hub, we enjoy the breathtaking views of both beaches and mountains, clean air, no traffic, and the proximity to major cities in the region.

If you're passionate about gaming and eager to contribute to our vision of creating the unknown, join us at Ubisoft Da Nang, where you'll be empowered to grow within the Ubisoft family and make your mark in the world of gaming, whether you're just starting your game development journey or looking to take your career to the next level!

Why it's great to work at Ubisoft Da Nang:

• An international, professional, collaborative, modern, and creative environment
• Attractive remuneration package
• Performance rewards
• Creative & endless fun projects
• Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC
• Premium healthcare insurance
• UBIVERSARY for your working milestones
• Team building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebration
• Beers and treats every Friday (yay!)
• Staff clubs
• Premium gym club access
• Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck), coffee, tea and snack (cookies, candies)