Ubisoft reviews

I joined Ubisoft as a Generalist Programmer (Recent Graduate) in 2022, excited about the opportunity to work in the gaming industry and it was a dream to be a part of this company. Initially, everything went smoothly, but I faced unexpected challenges later on. Instead of being assigned to a gameplay developer role as I had hoped, I was placed in the tools programmer team. Nevertheless, I embraced the new role with enthusiasm and gave my best effort. The real struggle began when I realized that my lack of previous experience was a significant obstacle. The team expected me to perform at the same level as seasoned developers and quickly learn complex systems they had developed over 15 years. Despite my dedication and willingness to learn, I faced tremendous pressure to match their expertise. Unfortunately, my senior colleague, instead of offering support and guidance, proved to be unsupportive. Instead of helping me adapt, he advocated for my removal from the team. This was a disheartening experience, as I had hoped for a more collaborative and encouraging work environment. It's important to note that my journey to Ubisoft was not a simple one. I underwent a technical test and interview, demonstrating my capabilities and enthusiasm for the role. However, despite my best efforts, I was ultimately let go, leaving me feeling that my time at Ubisoft was wasted.

Total compensation: standard health benefits, with low salary and sub-standard retirement/savings plans. There were two tiers of stock plans, one for regular employees (% matching up to $5000) and one for senior/elite executives. Not the best work culture: Within my first 3 weeks, I was warned of a half dozen coworkers to "never get in a car with." Big yikes. After the scandals broke, my (dominantly male ) team literally laughed off all of the mandatory sensitivity training. They still walked around the office talking about which female coworkers they would bang. Work life balance: emails and teams messages come at all times of the day or night, and while you are not obligated or expected to respond, the unwritten rule is that you must respond. Promotions are handed out in this order: French (from France), French (from Quebec), and lastly Anglophones. But hey, you have a Ubi branded baseball cap so buck up.