Junior R&D Engineer

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Junior R&D Engineer supports the development of designs, prototypes, and implements tools, frameworks, and automation solutions that improve game testing and quality control workflows. Under guidance from the R&D Manager and senior engineers, the role translates validated ideas into functional components and integrations within the QC domain.

Impact:

• Develop and integrate automation tools, frameworks, and prototypes into existing testing systems, applying validated R&D concepts.
• Build applied automation solutions across use cases including automation tests, engine-level utilities, and early AI/ML-driven tools, improving test efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and refine R&D solutions, stabilizing functionality and increasing usability for QC teams.
• Deliver iterative development outputs by incorporating feedback and aligning solutions with product and FQC requirements.
• Document technical findings and learnings to strengthen knowledge continuity, reuse, and long-term maintainability.

Innovation :

• Evaluate new technical approaches, tools, and frameworks that enhances QA/QC automation, leveraging exposure to automation, engine tooling, and AI/ML concepts.
• Propose improvements to existing automation systems, integrations, and workflows based on hands-on development and debugging experience.
• Build functional components from exploratory prototypes, validating feasibility in real testing environments.
• Analyse moderately complex, multi-dimensional problems, balancing technical feasibility, integration constraints, and QC usability under senior guidance.

Knowledge :

Core Competencies

• Rapid learning agility and motivation to master new concepts
• Analytical problem-solving with creative and structured approaches
• Collaborative communication across cross-functional teams
• Adaptability to evolving priorities and iterative workflows

Technical Competencies

• Foundational proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Working understanding of AI/ML concepts and Gen-AI/RAG fundamentals
• Knowledge of software development and testing lifecycles
• Familiarity with debugging and troubleshooting techniques
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git)

Behavioral Competencies

• Intellectual curiosity and drive to explore emerging technologies
• Proactive teamwork and willingness to collaborate across disciplines

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to C++ or C# programming
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity)

Qualifications

B.E/BTech/MTech/MS Computer Science in computer science or equivalent.