Gameplay Network Engineer – Xdefiant

We are looking for a highly talented, motivated, and experienced person to work with us on XDefiant, a new multiplatform online multiplayer action game based in our San Francisco studio. XDefiant is a free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter that combines intense combat with personalized loadouts and specialized factions, as teams battle for domination.

As a Gameplay Network Engineer, you’ll be entrusted with developing the game’s higher-level network features, ensuring the game simulation’s fairness, reducing latency, and optimizing network performance. You are an essential part of a team that holds the player’s connected experience at the core of its mission. You’re focused on making the game as responsive as possible in multiplayer matches and as fair as possible.

You will work on a small collaboration-oriented team where you will have the opportunity to contribute in meaningful ways.

You’ll also be part of the diverse Ubisoft San Francisco team. We embrace a variety of work situations based on what is best for the team, and we welcome people working in our SF office, remotely within the continental US, or some combination of the two. We put a priority on supporting our team members and what makes them happiest and most productive.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Educate content creators and gameplay engineers on how to maximize network reliability and replication
• Debug and optimize existing gameplay networking
• Develop networking code to interact with backend systems for new gameplay features and data collection
• Optimize networking systems to improve latency
• Maintain and extend documentation on network-oriented features and systems
• Collaborate with other engineers to improve the game’s network replication
• Work to level the playing field and maximize game fairness

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience with off-the-shelf anti-cheat products, such as Easy Anti-Cheat or Battleye
• C/C++ experience with understanding of multi-threaded programming techniques
• Experience building games as a network-oriented gameplay engineer for PlayStation, Xbox, or PC
• Self-directed, focused, and detail-oriented
• Understanding of computer and console game networking systems and technologies (e.g. peer-to-peer and client/server models, latency compensation, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as a part of a team

Learn more about XDefiant here - https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/xdefiant
Learn more about the Snowdrop engine here - https://www.ubisoft.com/snowdrop

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Ginger emotional support app for you and your adult dependents with up to 10 sessions per year of video-based therapy and psychiatry services
• Paid vacation, holiday and wellness time
• Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
• Employer HSA contribution to fully cover your deductible (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
• Pawternity – paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Fitness, physical challenge, and eSports competition reimbursements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Paid parental leave
• Generous discount on new Ubisoft games
• Sabbatical leave available after 5 years of employment
• Membership to One Medical
• Access to all of the latest Ubisoft games for PC

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guideline

MORE ABOUT US

Ubisoft is composed of over 21,000 talented people located in 45+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.

Ubisoft’s worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, For Honor®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

We are committed to enriching player’s lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine, and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

The San Francisco base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000. The base pay offered may vary based on a candidate’s geographic region, qualifications, skills and experience among other factors. Compensation details reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, stock options, or benefits.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

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