Online Programmer [Snowdrop]

About the Position

We are looking for an Online Programmer [Snowdrop] to join our Online team in Bucharest, part of the Snowdrop Multiplayer and Online Domain. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

• Soft Skills

  • Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team.
  • Effective communication with both technical and non-technical parties.
  • Self-motivated with a high standard of quality and strong attention to detail.
  • Creative problem-solving skills with satisfaction in solving difficult problems and working through constraints.
  • Fluent in English.

We Offer

• 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

About the Company

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 us create the unknown!