Description
We are seeking an experienced Online Programmer to join our team in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. As an Online Programmer at Ubisoft Saguenay, you will work on the existing client and server architecture.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing project network requirements and online features of the engine to meet team needs;
- Understanding and debugging existing code, dependencies, and client-side and server-side systems;
- Identifying and fixing bugs affecting online features;
- Designing and proposing new systems when required, within project parameters;
- Verifying new systems align with project intentions and remain consistent with existing code;
- Optimising code and logic, identifying bottlenecks, and suggesting improvements to workflows;
- Ensuring team work aligns with project needs, including performance, maintenance, and scalability;
- Participating in team reviews, suggesting improvements, and sharing knowledge through presentations or documentation;
- Collaborating with other teams to identify, validate, and resolve dependencies and issues affecting their features;
- Supporting network systems and features during game production and live operations.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Experience in C++, particularly in developing and optimising online systems;
- Experience delivering multiple games or maintaining a live game, with knowledge of continuous development and deployment practices;
- Ability to communicate requirements and risks diplomatically to stakeholders;
- Problem-solving skills with creative thinking;
- Eagerness to learn and improve work methods;
- Attention to efficiency, code quality, and user experience;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English;
- Interest in video games and technology; knowledge of Ubisoft's online services is an asset.