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Technical Lead Data
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Ubisoft
10,001+ employees
Global video game developer and publisher
No salary listed
Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or an equivalent field of study.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development or data engineering.
- Significant experience designing and implementing large-scale data platforms.
- Experience in technical leadership, team coaching, or mentorship.
- Experience with distributed architectures and large-scale data processing systems.
- Strong expertise in large-scale data solution development and SQL/NoSQL data modeling.
- Strong proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Python, PySpark, SQL, and Scala.
- Solid understanding of modern data architectures, data processing pipelines, and analytics platforms, including Medallion architectures (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and Lakehouse platforms (Databricks, Delta Lake).
- Experience designing configurable and environment-agnostic solutions (development, staging, production), including pipeline-as-code and configuration management practices.
- Ability to design scalable, high-performance, and maintainable solutions.
- Experience documenting architectural and technical decisions.
- Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) as well as Docker and Kubernetes technologies.
- Knowledge of data orchestration frameworks such as Apache Airflow or Databricks Workflows.
- Knowledge of real-time data streaming technologies (Spark Structured Streaming or equivalent).
- Knowledge of Databricks, Apache Spark (batch and streaming), Delta Lake, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
- Knowledge of large-scale data platform administration and both relational and non-relational databases.
- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for data pipelines.
- Understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts.
- Experience working in high-volume, real-time critical systems environments (telemetry, observability, monitoring) is considered a significant asset.
- Collaborate with architects and contribute to the design of new data products and services by proposing robust, scalable solutions aligned with organizational needs.
- Participate in the implementation of the target data architecture and drive its adoption across teams.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all topics related to data, data architectures, and data processing pipelines.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise across all Quality Foundations products regarding data storage, modeling, governance, and processing.
- Define, maintain, and promote data standards and best practices within QF, ensuring their consistent application across teams.
- Propose, review, and validate technical and architectural decisions through Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and ensure adoption of approved decisions.
- Actively contribute to the development and delivery of initiatives involving the highest levels of complexity or risk.
- Advise architects, project managers, and leaders on technology directions and opportunities to improve data platforms.
- Analyze and optimize the performance, cost efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data systems.
- Act as a subject matter expert in relational and non-relational database optimization.
- Collaborate with development, analytics, artificial intelligence, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of data solutions.
- Ensure the technical quality of data pipelines and promote best practices in monitoring, alerting, and operations.
- Foster knowledge sharing, mentorship, and the development of technical autonomy within data development teams.
- Participate in the technical evaluation of new technologies, platforms, and data-related approaches.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Ubisoft is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, creating, marketing, and selling video games for consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. Its products run as traditional paid games, in-game purchases, and subscription services, and are supported by major franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. Games are built to run across platforms with optional in-game purchases and ongoing services, and Ubisoft also develops its own tech, like Ubisoft Scalar, to streamline game development and enhance player experiences. The company differentiates itself through its large portfolio of enduring franchises, its in-house technology investments, and its active support for esports, community building, accessibility, and inclusion. Ubisoft’s goal is to deliver engaging interactive experiences at scale, grow its global gaming ecosystem, and maintain leadership in game development and publishing while expanding services and accessibility for a wide audience.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreuil, France
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Black Flag Resynced hit 84 Metacritic and became Ubisoft’s fastest-selling Assassin’s Creed launch.
- Creative House 2 hired Christoph Hartmann on July 2, 2026, strengthening management depth.
- Ubisoft still targets new Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon releases by March 2029.
What critics are saying
- Ubisoft cut 380 jobs on June 10, 2026, after six restructuring rounds this year.
- Winnipeg, Belgrade, and Red Storm closures hollowed out support capacity and internal continuity.
- A weak 2026-27 release slate and €500 million cash burn threaten solvency.
What makes Ubisoft unique
- Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 3.5 million copies in 14 days.
- Ubisoft still controls Tom Clancy, Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises.
- Creative House model and Vantage Studios concentrate specialist teams around durable player experiences.
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↓ -1%Ubisoft reported first-quarter net bookings of €256 million for fiscal year 2026-27, down 9% year-on-year but slightly above guidance. The decline reflects a high comparison base from Assassin's Creed Shadows' March 2025 release. The quarter saw record performance from Invincible: Guarding the Globe, whilst Rainbow Six Siege performed in line with expectations. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched in July, achieving an 84 rating on OpenCritic and Metacritic. The game sold 3.5 million copies within its first 14 days, exceeding annual expectations. Ubisoft appointed industry veteran Christoph Hartmann as general manager of Creative House 2. The company closed its Winnipeg and Belgrade studios, made targeted changes to global publishing, and restructured its Barcelona studio. The company confirmed its fiscal year 2026-27 and mid-term outlook.
Ubisoft has appointed former Amazon Games chief Christoph Hartmann as general manager of Creative House 2, overseeing franchises including "Tom Clancy's The Division", "Ghost Recon" and "Splinter Cell". The division will also include "March of Giants", which Ubisoft acquired from Amazon in December. Hartmann brings over 20 years of industry experience. He recently served as vice president of Amazon Games before leaving earlier this year. Prior to Amazon, he spent two decades at Take-Two Interactive, co-founding 2K Games and leading development of franchises including "Borderlands", "BioShock" and "NBA 2K". Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot said Hartmann's experience across development and publishing makes him well-suited to elevate the company's teams and deepen connections with players.
Ubisoft has appointed Christoph Hartmann, Amazon Games vice president, to lead its Creative House 2 division, which oversees the Tom Clancy franchise including titles such as "Splinter Cell" and "The Division". Hartmann brings significant industry experience, having co-founded and led 2K, owned by Take-Two Interactive. During his tenure there, he oversaw major franchises including Borderlands, BioShock and Civilization. The appointment signals Ubisoft's continued investment in its Tom Clancy properties as the French video games company seeks experienced leadership for one of its key creative divisions.
Ubisoft is closing two studios, Winnipeg and Belgrade, as part of ongoing restructuring that has cut approximately 380 jobs. Ubisoft Winnipeg, opened in 2018 with around 100 employees, worked on the company's Anvil and Snowdrop engines and contributed to titles including Ghost Recon Wildlands and Skull and Bones. The Belgrade studio, established a decade ago, supported projects from Steep to Skull and Bones. The closures follow extensive cuts across Ubisoft's Global Publishing division. The company's workforce has shrunk from over 20,000 employees in 2023 to approximately 15,000. This year alone, Ubisoft has shuttered studios in Halifax and Stockholm, reduced staff at Red Storm Entertainment, and cancelled six games including the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake.
Ubisoft Entertainment reported full-year net bookings of €1.525 billion, down 17% year-on-year, primarily due to a softer new release schedule. Non-IFRS EBIT reached €1.040 billion, meeting guidance, while free cash flow consumption was €443 million, within the target range. The gaming company reduced its fixed cost base by €118 million and headcount by approximately 1,200 employees to 16,590. Net debt improved to €187 million from €885 million a year earlier, with cash holdings of around €1.35 billion. For fiscal 2027, Ubisoft expects single-digit percentage decline in net bookings and high single-digit negative operating margin. The company discontinued seven projects and delayed six others whilst leveraging AI to enhance game development efficiency.