Ubisoft’s 18,000 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.
Ubisoft Bordeaux
Founded in 2017, Ubisoft Bordeaux works with passion on the biggest AAA titles to deliver the best gaming experiences. Today, the studio is composed of 400 talents from 20 different nationalities, working on licenses such as Assassin's Creed, Beyond Good & Evil 2 and a free to play game, BattleCore Arena. At the same time, the studio has set up a Tech branch which works on all Ubisoft's online services (named Online Services) as well as on the Anvil game engine. Ubisoft Bordeaux is also home to a R&D team, La Forge, which brings together engineers and researchers to work together on prototypes for game production, particularly around AI topics.
As Principal R&D Scientist on the topic of bots and behaviors, you’ll act as an innovation leader, a recognized domain expert who is accountable to articulate a research vision and execute a research portfolio that is coherent, ambitious, multidisciplinary and impacts concretely our core business.
The position is geographically based in Ubisoft Bordeaux, within the French department of La Forge (Ubisoft La Forge | Ubisoft).
As a valued team member, you will
Responsibilities
Education
PhD in relevant scientific domains
Relevant experience
Skills and Knowledge
Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.
Contract: Permanent contract
Location: role based in Bordeaux – France
Remote: hybrid model
Recruitment process:
If your application is not retained, you will receive a negative answer.
To find out more about our studio and Ubisoft's advantages, go to: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/studio/bordeaux
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As the Principal R&D Scientist on Bots & Behaviors at Ubisoft Bordeaux, you are stepping into a pivotal role in an innovative team dedicated to redefining gameplay experiences through cutting-edge research. Working alongside a talented group of over 400 professionals from various backgrounds, you’ll be at the forefront of exploring advanced computer science technologies that enhance both bot behaviors and player experiences. You'll lead significant research initiatives, guiding a diverse team of researchers, PhD students, and academic partners to explore and implement innovative methodologies aimed at improving production workflows. The collaborative spirit at Ubisoft Bordeaux means you’re not only developing new strategies but also sharing valuable insights across departments. Whether you’re influencing the future of game development or supervising the next wave of PhD candidates, your expertise will help transform complex academic concepts into actionable game technologies. You will have the opportunity to tackle exciting challenges that push the boundaries of what's possible in gaming. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for fostering advances in AI to create memorable player interactions, this is your chance to contribute to iconic franchises. So, if you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we can’t wait to have you aboard!
At Ubisoft, we are dedicated to enriching players' lives with original and memorable moments of play.
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