Online Programmer - OS (Game Network)

Ubisoft Entertainment Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a Senior C++ Engine Programmer to join Core Services - Online Tech Foundations. You’ll design and evolve distributed systems, middleware, and engine-integrated web components to support Ubisoft productions across platforms.

Expect to optimize low-level code, shape technical direction, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Mastery of modern C++ (C++17/20/23+), memory management, multithreading, and CI/CD is essential for sustainability and high performance.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20/23+).
• Strong software architecture and complex systems expertise.
• Deep low-level programming knowledge: memory management, multithreading, CPU optimization.
• Design high-performance algorithms and optimized data structures.
• Excellent debugging and profiling skills.
• CI/CD practices and tools proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and highly autonomous.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve reliable, high-performing C++ middleware.
• Contribute to technical direction and architecture choices.
• Improve code quality through reviews and continuous improvement.
• Solve complex technical problems and optimize performance.
• Reduce risks and technical debt to keep solutions sustainable.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Share knowledge and stay updated with tech developments.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++17/20/23+)

Software architecture

Low-level programming

High-performance algorithms

Debugging & profiling

CI/CD practices

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Autonomy & initiative

Attention to detail

Tools

C#

Snowdrop

Anvil

Unreal Engine

Unity

AWS

Azure

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 a Senior C++ Engine Programmer at Ubisoft Montréal, you’ll join the Core Services - Online Tech Foundations team. The team builds technology that supports online services across many Ubisoft productions. You’ll help design and evolve distributed systems and middleware used in games, including game engine, low-level, networking, and engine-integrated web components.

What you’ll do

• Develop and improve reliable, high-performing, maintainable C++ middleware.
• Contribute to technical direction and architecture choices.
• Improve code quality through good practices, code reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Solve complex technical problems and optimize performance.
• Reduce risks and technical debt to help keep solutions sustainable.
• Collaborate with teams and other stakeholders.
• Share knowledge and keep up with technical developments.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the team

• Advanced proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20/23 and beyond).
• Strong expertise in software architecture and complex systems.
• Deep low-level programming knowledge (memory management, multithreading, CPU optimization).
• Ability to design high-performance algorithms and optimized data structures.
• Excellent debugging and profiling skills.
• Proficiency with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and highly autonomous.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-oriented mindset.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and strategic directions.

Assets :

• Expertise in C#.
• Experience with one or more game engines (Snowdrop, Anvil, Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure).
• Experience working on game productions with significant online/multiplayer components.
• Advanced technical expertise in areas such as online services and networking

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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.