ONLINE PROGRAMMER

Listing InfoJob DescriptionUbisoft Barcelona, part of Ubisoft’s international network of production studios, has developed for over 15 years a strong expertise in the production of videogames from a large variety of genres and platforms.  The Studio is continuously looking to grow its team with highly professional, passionate and talented [login to view URL] are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Online programmer to be part of the team developing UBISOFT big brands and future projects. If you have a passion for videogames and want to work in a friendly and international environment, come join our team!Job DescriptionAs a member of a multidisciplinary development team, the online programmer will be part of the Programming team. The candidate will develop solutions for players and friends to connect and play together in real-time on a local network or the internet. ResponsibilitiesWorks on tasks assigned by the Lead ProgrammerDevelops, maintains and optimizes the low-level network layer of the game and of related systems such as support for gameplay synchronization, matchmaking or server-side [login to view URL] the online intentions of the project and contributes to the development [login to view URL] existing online features in the engine and verify whether they meet project [login to view URL] efficient code and participates in architecture and code reviewsWrites portable codeIdentifies missing details in feature requests and can break down the tasks into modules that can be implemented and [login to view URL] able to choose the most efficient algorithms and data structures for the task at hand (keeping constraints and performance in mind).Writes and maintains proper documentation for the programming team as well as other job [login to view URL] bugs and issuesIs able to judge and communicate on the potential impact of his [login to view URL] algorithms for memory usage and speedDesired skills and experienceExperience in gaming industry, with at least 2 years as Online Programmer or in a similar [login to view URL] knowledge of C++, solid understanding of meta programming techniques, and experience with network protocols, distributed systems and scalability [login to view URL] interpersonal and communication skills, both written and [login to view URL] for the making and playing of [login to view URL] job knowledge [login to view URL] and proactive attitude.Problem-solving and open [login to view URL] to work under [login to view URL] and ability to adapt to change   The successful candidate must also meet the following requirementsPreferably several years of professional experiencePassion for videogames and extensive knowledge of different game genres across all platformsSelf-motivated and proactivePositive attitude and a genuine team playerAbility to take direction wellShare knowledge and open to learn from othersBilingual Spanish-English preferred, French is a plusBenefitsFriendly and international work environmentEligible to Ubisoft’s bonus systemMonthly restaurant ticketsEmployee purchase program for Ubisoft titlesSpecial rate for the  fitness center that is just downstairs from our officesPaid Maternity/Paternity leavePaid Vacations, Holiday, Birthday and Sick timeTeam building activitiesCoffee and fresh fruits available all over the week and our traditional Friday’s breakfastPlus, the Studio is located close by and with easy access to Barcelona downtown, one of the most vibrant, exciting, culturally rich and sunniest cities of EuropeAt Ubisoft Barcelona we value creativity, innovation, teamwork and your passion for videogames!If you are interested in joining us, please send your resume and a motivation letter (optional) to [login to view URL]@[login to view URL], with your name and the job position in the subject [login to view URL] candidates for this position are required to provide samples at the time of application. Web portfolio format is preferred, CD is also an acceptable format. Any resumes submitted without a portfolio or web link will not be [login to view URL] all of Ubisoft’s opportunities worldwide by clicking hereAbout UbisoftUbisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of 30 studios and business offices in 6 continents are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2014-15 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,464 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.-