Online Game Programmer (Rainbow Six)

Ubisoft Entertainment S.A; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Saguenay is seeking an Online Game Programmer to develop, maintain, and optimize online features such as player groups and matchmaking within an established client/server architecture.

You will review existing engine features, debug complex systems, and propose new solutions while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across live operations. Strong bilingual communication is valued for collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ and online systems.
• Experience shipping or maintaining a live game.
• Strong communication with stakeholders in EN/FR.

Responsibilities

• Review network requirements and existing online engine features.
• Debug and fix bugs affecting online features.
• Design new systems within project constraints and verify alignment.
• Optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve dependencies.
• Support network systems during live operations.

Skills

C++

Online systems

Bug fixing

Team communication

English/French

Job 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 create the unknown!

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Online Game Programmer at Ubisoft Saguenay, you will work within an existing client and server architecture. You will develop, maintain, and improve online features, including player groups, matchmaking, and features related to platform manufacturers’ requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Review the project’s network requirements and existing online engine features to meet team needs.
• Understand and debug existing code, its dependencies, and client-side and server-side systems.
• Identify and fix bugs affecting online features.
• Design and propose new systems when needed to deliver a feature, within the project’s parameters.
• Verify that new systems meet the project’s goals and fit with existing code.
• Optimize code and logic, identify bottlenecks, and suggest workflow improvements.
• Keep the team’s work aligned with project needs, including performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Take part in team reviews, suggest improvements, and share knowledge through presentations or documentation.
• Work with other project teams to identify, confirm, and resolve dependencies and issues blocking their features.
• Support network systems and features during production and live operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the team:

• C++ experience, including development and optimization of online systems.
• Experience shipping multiple games or maintaining a live game, with an understanding of ongoing development and operations practices.
• Ability to communicate requirements and risks diplomatically to stakeholders.
• Thoughtful and creative problem-solving skills.
• Interest in learning and improving ways of working.
• Focus on efficiency, code quality, and user experience.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills in French and English.
• Interest in games and technology; knowledge of Ubisoft Online Services is an asset.

I am not familiar with the video game industry. Would I fit into Ubisoft?

At Ubisoft, everyone is welcome! We know that by bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we create a more inclusive environment for our team members. You’ll get the chance to work with teams and projects that inspire and challenge you every single day.