Lead Programmer

Company Overview

Ubisoft is an international games company known for building memorable original experiences with teams across the globe. Its portfolio includes well-known titles such as Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance. The studio values varied perspectives and believes they help both players and teams do their best work.

Role Summary

This position is for a hands-on programming leader who will guide and support a team delivering features across multiple areas of game development for a new project. The role combines people leadership with technical contribution, with a strong emphasis on keeping the project moving, prioritising work effectively, and helping the programming team grow within a stable and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with production and development partners to set priorities, support delivery, and make sure the technical and design needs of the project are met. The role calls for empathy, sound judgement, and confident decision-making.

Eligibility Notice

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK for their application to be considered.

Key Focus Areas

• Lead and support the programming team in day-to-day delivery.
• Help developers progress in their roles and achieve personal goals.
• Keep the project’s priorities clear and aligned with production needs.
• Contribute technically to meet design and engineering requirements.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

What You Should Bring

• Proven experience managing and developing a team on a daily basis.
• Strong awareness of several game development disciplines and the ability to work across them, such as gameplay, engine, online, animation, tools, or physics.
• Practical experience writing C++ for console games.
• Experience working within a large game codebase, including modules, middleware, and related pipelines.
• Understanding of the project planning lifecycle.

Working Environment and Benefits

Ubisoft offers an inclusive workplace with a strong focus on collaboration, creativity, and belonging. The company uses an on-site working model to support a vibrant environment for building world-class AAA games and advancing both product quality and people development.

• Flexible core hours, 25 days of annual leave, a Christmas shutdown, and the option to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks each year.
• 36 work-from-home days per year.
• Life insurance, income protection, private healthcare, an annual wellbeing allowance, and additional support.
• Dedicated resources for ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Paid volunteering days to support community involvement.
• Free games, activities, and celebrations.
• Relocation assistance may be available if needed.

Wellbeing Commitment

Positive mental health is treated as a priority. The company is a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index, partners with Safe in Our World, and runs an inclusive Wellbeing Champions programme supported by training and resources to help employees care for their own mental health and support colleagues.

Additional Information

Ubisoft Reflections invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and encourages applicants who want to contribute to a distinctive and inclusive gaming studio.