Online Programmer - OS (Game Network)

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada. Office-based.

Company

A global gaming company developing original and memorable interactive experiences across multiple game productions.

What you will do

• Develop and improve reliable, high-performing, maintainable C++ middleware.
• Design and evolve distributed systems and middleware supporting online services across game productions.
• Contribute to technical direction and architecture decisions.
• Improve code quality through good practices, code reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Solve complex technical problems, optimize performance, and reduce technical debt and delivery risks.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders, share knowledge, and keep up with technical developments.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in modern C++, including C++17/20/23 and beyond.
• Strong expertise in software architecture and complex systems.
• Deep low-level programming knowledge, including memory management, multithreading, and CPU optimization.
• Ability to design high-performance algorithms and optimized data structures.
• Excellent debugging and profiling skills.
• Proficiency with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; a self-driven, proactive, and highly autonomous approach.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-oriented mindset, with the ability to influence technical and strategic decisions.

Nice to have

• Console development experience with PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch.
• Expertise in C#.
• Experience with Snowdrop, Anvil, Unreal Engine, or Unity.
• Knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Experience working on game productions with significant online or multiplayer components.
• Advanced technical expertise in online services and networking.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Office-based work in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Collaboration with teams and stakeholders across global gaming productions.
• Environment focused on innovation, diverse perspectives, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.