Software Developer, Backend/Data

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

The Data Platform Group, part of the Ubisoft Data Office with Ubisoft IT, develops and manages a variety of data services and tools for storing and analyzing game telemetry. Known as a company-wide reference and trusted source, our products provide: real-time visibility on how Ubisoft titles are played and an understanding of the habits and preferences of the people playing them.

Committed to knowledge sharing, we collect, process, and curate in-game data. Then transform it into clear and informative visualizations. The result? Meaningful metrics for production teams to make informed decisions and create even better gaming experiences.

By joining the team, you’ll be responsible for the Machine Learning /Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) platform governance and the development of multiple tools around the core platform. These tools are at the heart of many pipelines used to create/test/deploy machine learning algorithms for Ubisoft’s games and services. Your work will help to provide millions of players with even safer and more personalized experiences as well as scale the usage of ML/AI across the company.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, build and maintain microservices & APIs that deliver data and models to teams and projects across Ubisoft.
• Build pipelines and batch processes that move and transform data.
• Build and manage a scalable infrastructure in the cloud.
• Sync up with your team to discuss work-in-progress, ideas, and blockers; plan and prioritize; overcome issues.
• Participate in the decisions and implementations to improve the platform’s quality while be a key member.
• Enable the use of the core Platform by developing all the connecting pieces of software to allow its use and integration in the Ubisoft ecosystem.
• Participate in proof-of-concept projects to advance understanding of new data and ML related technologies, while furthering your own knowledge and skills as well.

• Experience in Software/Data engineering, or a related field with a solid experience either Python, Java, Scala, or Kotlin.
• Experience building and interacting with REST APIS and familiarity with the principles of microservice architecture and APIs design.
• Previous experience using cloud technology, ideally AWS.
• Ability to navigate between the big picture and the micro details.
• A capacity to work collaboratively, with good communication skills to discuss with colleagues.

• If you have other experiences related to Databricks, DevOps, Big Data Processing, it will be considered an asset to the position.

Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that is why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, we embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment for all. We know the importance of providing a pleasant interview experience, therefore if you need any accommodations, please let us know if there is anything we can do to facilitate the interview process.