Senior Online Programmer (M/W/NB)

Ubisoft Entertainment; Saint-Mandé; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global gaming company is seeking a Senior Online Game Programmer to develop and maintain scalable game servers, ensuring high performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in game server coding, backend programming, and DevOps practices, particularly with Linux and shell scripting. This role includes tasks related to server infrastructure management and performance optimization. The company offers a hybrid work model, with a minimum of 3 days on-site in Saint-Mandé and competitive perks including profit sharing and paid time off.

Prestations

Profit Sharing

25 paid time off days + 12 additional paid days off

50% transportation pass paid

Lunch vouchers

Healthcare for you and your family

Qualifications

• Proven experience shipping at least one online multiplayer game or operating a large-scale live service.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and multiplayer architecture.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain scalable game servers.
• Implement server-side logic for online multiplayer games.
• Manage server infrastructure and ensure high availability.
• Monitor and optimize server performance.
• Implement security measures to protect game data.
• Perform DevOps tasks including CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Work with Linux systems and write shell scripts for automation.

Connaissances

Game server coding

DevOps

Linux

Shell scripting

Backend programming (C/C++, C#, Python)

Network protocols

Multiplayer architecture

DevOps tools

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

iOS/OSX environments

Description du poste

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game‑changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a talented Senior Online Game Programmer with expertise in game server coding, DevOps, Linux, and shell scripting. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain game servers, ensuring high performance and reliability. This role requires strong technical skills in backend development, DevOps practices, Linux systems, and proficiency in C/C++.

In this role, your missions will be the following:

• Develop and maintain scalable game servers.
• Implement server‑side logic for online multiplayer games.
• Manage server infrastructure and ensure high availability.
• Monitor and optimize server performance.
• Implement security measures to protect game data.
• Perform DevOps tasks including CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Work with Linux systems and write shell scripts for automation and management tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant experience, skills and knowledge

• Proven experience shipping at least one online multiplayer game or operating a large‑scale live service.
• Proficient in backend programming languages, including C/C++, C#, Python, ...
• Strong understanding of network protocols and multiplayer architecture.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
• Proficiency with Linux and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Knowledge of iOS/OSX environments is a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ubisoft's perks
💰 Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
👶 Maternity leaves of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.
📍 Our office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building. According to Ubisoft's hybrid work model, our flexible work policy includes a minimum of 3 days a week in our Saint-Mandé office and the remaining 2 days working from home.

Recruitment process

45 minutes : screening with the recruiter

60 minutes : interview with the manager of the role

60 minutes : interview with members of the team.

Additional Information
Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers’ community.

Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.

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