C++ Developer for Automated Test System

About us

Ubisoft Bucharest has been an important pillar for the local gaming industry since, being the first Ubisoft production studio outside France. It has a strong history of contributing to iconic AAA franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs and Just Dance, and has helped develop a total of over 60 games. Today, the studio is the 2 nd largest Ubisoft studio worldwide and continues to tackle the biggest challenges in gaming and technology, contributing to the creation of new and amazing games.

TRAININGS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent
- Good spoken & written English


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Experience in C++ programming
- Good knowledge of algorithms and OOP
- Previous experience with client-server applications and/or web services will be a plus
- Knowledge of C#, WPF and/or JavaScript will be a plus


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Results driven, focused on delivering quality work
- Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Very good problem solving & troubleshooting skills
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills
- Attention to details
- Pro-active and self-motivated
- Fast learner
- Open to changes and continuously learning

Ubisoft, an industry leading developer of video games, offers a unique environment where creativity, teamwork and cutting-edge technology bring to life critically acclaimed video games and iconic AAA franchises. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, an open learning environment, and contribute to an international team driving innovation.

The Technology Group is the primary technology partner of game production teams. We develop tools, middleware and online solutions used in Ubisoft games. We also provide advisory services to production teams that request an external viewpoint on challenges for which we have the necessary technical expertise.

SUMMARY
Reporting to the programming team lead, the candidate will be part of an international team working on the DTest middleware inside Ubisoft’s Technology Group.
DTest is a framework and suite of tools that provides a distributed testing foundation for standard and network based applications developed in C++ or C#. With DTest you can build and execute complex scenarios that require multiple agents within a single test and events coordination to obtain a deterministic behavior.
The framework and its tools are developed mostly in C++, but we also use technologies like C#/WPF, JavaScript, AngularJS/HTML and XML.
DTest is currently used by Ubisoft titles like Watch Dogs, FarCry and For Honor, with even more clients like Assassin Creed, Ghost Recon, Steep, The Division and others pending integration.

RESPONSABILITIES
The main tasks of a C++ Developer are to:
- Contribute to the framework and tools development
- Collaborate with and offer support to the game development teams to help them integrate the API and tools in their production pipeline
- Keep track on the product and ensure that it meets business requirements and goals
- Fulfill the end user requirements
- Ensure clear and structured programming, keeping performance, maintenance and compatibility requirements in mind
- Make recommendation for the product development by carrying out proper researches
- Minimize the impact of integration on various existing processes
- Document his work in order to transfer knowledge and enable users (other programmers and team members from remote locations) to understand how to use the new systems and features
- Communicate with other software developers to address any problem in the program logic

Our team follows AGILE methodologies.

Benefits that you can enjoy:

- If you’re into sport we’ve got a great gym right into our studio;
- We are proud of our games and we would like you to feel the same way. To get started we’ll give you goodies and games letting you choose what you like;
- If you get hungry you can use your meal tickets at our local cafeteria or even grab some of the fresh fruits that are available in the office each week;
- Since we value health you’ll have access to private medical system after the first 3 months;
- If somehow you feel under the weather you can quickly go to our in studio doctor.