Senior C++ Software Engineer - Simulation & Tools

You will be part of a team working on Motion, Ubisoft's real-time simulation middleware for cloth, hair, and rigid objects. This middleware is integrated into most of Ubisoft's AAA games and supports home consoles and PCs. Tools, integration, and collaboration with teams across the world are part of the day-to-day work. 

Your main mission 

• Actively participate in the design and evolution of APIs & tools according to the team's roadmap 
• Research and develop new features, including researching ways in which machine learning may be applied to cloth and hair simulation 
• Ensure clear and structured programming, keeping performance, maintenance, and compatibility requirements in mind 
• Suggest improvements whenever necessary by researching, designing, and implementing new systems 
• Collaborate with and support game development teams to help integrate the SDK and tools into their production pipeline and optimize performance 
• Analyze current system functionality 
• Correct bugs identified by other working units and the quality control team 
• Document the work to transfer knowledge and enable other programmers and team members to understand new systems and features 
• Work in an Agile environment 

What you'll bring as technical knowledge

• Highly experienced in C++ programming 
• Good knowledge of algorithms and OOP 
• Strong 3D math skills 

  • Computational geometry knowledge 

• Experience working in a team with similar responsibilities, e.g. providing a middleware to clients 
• Knowledge of (game) physics is a plus 
• Knowledge of machine learning is a plus 
• Good knowledge of C# and WPF is a plus 
• Knowledge about game consoles is a plus 

 

What you'll bring as soft skills

• Good teamwork abilities 
• Great interpersonal and communication skills; we work directly with teams around the world 
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle, and prioritize simultaneous requests 
• Very good problem solving & troubleshooting skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Pro-active and self-motivated 
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment