Online Game Programmer (Rainbow Six)

Saguenay, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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Company 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.

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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, debug, and optimize online game features and systems within the existing client-server architecture, including player groups and matchmaking. Collaborate with project teams to resolve dependencies, improve code quality and workflows, and support network features through production and live operations.

Requirements

Candidates should have C++ experience developing and optimizing online systems, along with experience shipping multiple games or maintaining a live game. Strong problem-solving and communication skills in both spoken and written French and English are required; knowledge of Ubisoft Online Services is an asset.

Skills

C++
Online Systems Development
Code Optimization
Client-Server Architecture
Network Systems
Debugging
Bug Fixing
System Design
Performance Optimization
Code Quality
Scalability
Problem-Solving
Stakeholder Communication
Live Game Operations
French Communication
English Communication

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Keywords

C++
Online Game Programming
Client-Server Architecture
Online Features
Player Groups
Matchmaking
Network Requirements
Online Engine
Client-Side Systems
Server-Side Systems
Debugging
Bug Fixing
System Design
Code Optimization
Performance
Maintainability
Scalability
Code Reviews
Workflow Improvements
Live Operations
Game Development
Ubisoft Online Services
French
English

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