A Challenging Experience at Ubisoft as a Recent Graduate - Tools Programmer Ubisoft Employee Review

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.