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Established in 2008, Ubisoft Chengdu is one of the key game studios in western China and a full-fledged production center, with over 320 talents contributing to Ubisoft’s line-up. We have a strong track record of co-development on Ubisoft’s biggest brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Skull and Bones™ and For Honor®, as well as developing casual games such as Rabbids party game and bringing hit titles to Switch.
Meanwhile, we are also a pioneer in cutting-edge technology driving Ubisoft’s “games as a service (GAAS)” ethos. Chengdu’s technology team develops products that empower production teams to make educated, data-driven decisions on hit Ubisoft brands.
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Job DescriptionPurpose of position:
As a network programmer, you will be responsible for selecting appropriate network function design solutions for different game projects, and effectively use the middleware provided by Ubisoft's middle platform combined with independent development to implement the game's network-related functions. Your solution needs to support game clients to access background services in a fast, efficient and stable manner. At the same time, it is necessary to consider cross-platform play, multi-platform support, high concurrency and other key requirements. In addition, in your daily work, you need to independently drive function design, execution, troubleshooting and promote optimization.
Job Requirements:
Strong experience in C++ development and online services development (C# .Net Core or other languages).
Experience in game development.
Knowledge of online service APIs and communication protocols.
Understanding of game networking models, including client-server and peer-to-peer architectures.
Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Knowledge of Git-based workflows, GitLab CI/CD, or Docker are considered a plus.
Experience with Linux is considered a plus.
Experience in console development is a plus.
Strong learning ability is a plus.
Implement and maintain online game services and networking solutions.
Work closely with gameplay programmers to integrate network library into the game.
Debug problems related to network library and identify network performance issue.
Work closely with game designers to clarify network/server design requirements.
Take responsibility for all online requirements for production including first party and UOR.
Contribute to system design and technical documentation. Give insight from high level of network.
Be a bridge between production team and Ubisoft online service team. Taking new tech and solution from online service team to benefit production.
Skills Required
- Strong experience in C++ development and online services development using C# .NET Core or other languages
- Experience in game development
- Knowledge of online service APIs and communication protocols
- Understanding of client-server and peer-to-peer game networking architectures
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese
- Knowledge of Git-based workflows, GitLab CI/CD, or Docker
- Experience with Linux
- Experience in console development
- Strong learning ability
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage in the U.S. includes medical, dental, and vision options with HSA funding to cover the deductible, plus access to One Medical and a mental‑health program. Several studios also provide telemedicine and, in some regions, on‑site clinic services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid vacation, holidays, wellness time, volunteer PTO, and a sabbatical available after five years in the U.S. Canadian studios highlight six weeks of vacation and additional local days tied to occasions or seasonal reduced hours.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced parental leave with salary top‑ups is emphasized in multiple regions, including Canada. In the U.S., a travel‑expense program supports access to reproductive healthcare when services are out of state.
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Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent has brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.
