Online Programmer, Far Cry

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Entertainment in Montreal is seeking an Online Programmer to support production teams in building connected experiences. You will design, develop, and maintain online systems, including deployment tooling and game server automation.

The role focuses on integrating Ubisoft's online services, building scalable microservices in Go, and working with Kubernetes, Azure, and AWS in a GitOps workflow. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related.
• Experience with C++ and Golang; TypeScript familiarity.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, optimizing online systems.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative teamwork abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts.
• Interpersonal skills and self-reliance with a learning mindset.
• Creative mindset focused on innovation; scalable microservices in Go.
• Game server management and cloud infra (Kubernetes/Azure/AWS).

Responsibilities

• Support production teams in creating connected gaming experiences.
• Contribute to design, development, and maintenance of online systems.
• Develop deployment and automation tools for game servers and cloud infra.
• Expose functionalities via Snowdrop plugins (C++).
• Work with ArgoCD, Kubernetes, and related tech in a GitOps setup.

Skills

C++

Golang

TypeScript

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

Snowdrop plugin development

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

What you'll do

The role of a Far Cry Online Programmer is to support production teams in creating connected experiences. You will participate in the design, development, and maintenance of online systems.

The Online team is composed of two main areas of expertise:

The use and integration of Ubisoft's standard services to support the game's needs. This includes integrating these services and exposing their functionalities through the creation and customization of Snowdrop plugins (C++).

The development of deployment and game server management automation tools. The associated infrastructure and services follow a GitOps approach, leveraging a technology stack that includes ArgoCD, Kubernetes, Golang, and TypeScript.

Depending on your profile and interests, you may contribute to either of the Online team's areas of expertise.

Qualifications

What you bring

A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or other relevant training).

Experience in C++ or/and Golang,Typescript

Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, optimizing, and operating online systems and services.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical team members.

Relational and collaborative interpersonal skills that allow you to achieve the vision of the game in a harmonious way with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds.

A keen sense of rigour and self-reliance, accompanied by a strong thirst for learning.

A creative spirit focused on innovation.

Development and optimization of highly scalable and highly available microservices written in Go.

Game server management and deployment and cloud infrastructure management (Kubernetes / Azure / AWS).

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