Ubisoft

Online Programmer [Snowdrop]

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerUbisoft
LocationBucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted4 days ago

Snowdrop is a powerful game engine that enables Ubisoft content creators to set their creative minds free. Fast and flexible, Snowdrop gives developers innovative tools designed from the ground up for creating the unknown.
Snowdrop provides the perfect canvas for game developers to create the games of the future.

Working in our Online team, part of the Snowdrop Multiplayer and Online Domain in Bucharest, your primary focus will be on developing and maintaining game servers, ensuring high performance and reliability, with expertise in game server coding, DevOps, Linux, and shell scripting. As an Online Programmer you will bring strong technical skills in backend development, DevOps practices, Linux systems, and proficiency in C/C++. You will have the opportunity to work on the tech and impact important projects built upon the Snowdrop engine, working with our team here and the Domain Technical Director.

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What you'll do:

Develop and maintain online systems within the Snowdrop engine to support multiplayer features and live services.
Collaborate with game teams to integrate networking, matchmaking, session management, and backend services.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of online features across platforms.
Work closely with other Ubisoft teams to extend Snowdrop’s online capabilities.
Contribute to the architecture and design of new online features and tools

What you'll bring as technical skills

Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with network programming.
Familiarity with multiplayer game architecture, including client-server and peer-to-peer models.
Experience with online service APIs (e.g., REST, WebSocket, gRPC).
Knowledge of network debugging tools and performance profiling.
Understanding of security best practices for online games (e.g., anti-cheat, data validation).
Experience with console and PC platforms, including bandwidth and latency constraints.

What you'll bring as soft skills

Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team.
Used to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical parties
You're self-motivated, hold yourself to a high standard of quality in everything you do, and bring strong attention to detail.
You approach technical challenges with creativity, finding satisfaction in solving difficult problems and working through constraints.
Fluent in English

What do we offer benefits wise? 

Meal tickets with value of 30 ron/day
Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members
On site medical support
World Class subscription
Comprehensive wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)
Life insurance
Ubisoft bikes, free rental
Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes

Video games and consoles to borrow
Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account
Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)

Free fruits and coffee in the office
Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events
Study leave
Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift
Partners’ discounts

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