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Cloud Engineer
Bordeaux
,
France
Salary
Rate
€40,000 - €60,000
Full Time

Established game studio with an impressive catalog including famous licenses, original games and innovative creations.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

The company

Our client is a video game development company based in Bordeaux, France. The company was founded in 2002 and has since developed a variety of games for multiple platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile.

Your team

You will join the project's Online team, made up of 8 people.

Your missions
  • You will gather and analyze platform and service metrics to aid in performance tuning, troubleshooting and service availability.
  • You will work in partnership with development teams to improve services through rigorous testing and release procedures.
  • You will participate in systems design, platform management and capacity planning.
  • You will measure and optimize system performance, with the goal of advancing their capabilities, staying ahead of customer needs and innovating for continuous improvement.
  • You will provide operational support and basic engineering for several service applications and user software.
  • You will create sustainable systems and services through automation and augmentations.
  • You will balance the speed and reliability of feature development with well-defined service level objectives.
  • You will participate in a 24/7 support rotation (on-call).

The fundamentals to succeed in this role
  • You have a first successful experience in technical engineering.
  • You have an interest in new technologies.
  • You have an interest in games and game development.
  • You have a proactive approach to spotting issues, areas for improvement and performance bottlenecks
  • You have excellent communication.
  • You know containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes
  • You know the source code repository: Git
  • You know how to build and deploy automation systems
  • You are comfortable scripting on Bash, Powershell
  • You know cloud providers: Azure, AWS or GCP
  • You have experience working with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Application Insights, Prometheus
  • You have experience in CI / CD

Good to have

  • You have knowledge of Helm, Terraform, Terragrunt
  • You have already used the Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps
  • You have knowledge of C#, .Net Core

The next steps

  • Review of your application
  • Technical test (if applicable)
  • Interview with a member of the HR team
  • Technical interview with the Leads of the project
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Lead AI Programmer
Warsaw
,
Poland
Salary
Rate
€40,000 - €80,000
Full Time

Hugely successful game studio, working on AA+/AAA multi-platform video games

Remote
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Are you someone that takes initiative, provide a first-class experience, and stay passionate about producing excellent work? Then you are the Lead AI Programmer we are looking for!

 

The Company

Our client is a phenomenally successful international company that distributes its own internally developed AA+/AAA multi-platform video games in RPG and FPS genre across the world. Their catalogue features widely praised series that have collectively sold over 7 million copies throughout the world. The studio is currently developing several major cross-platform video games.

 

On A Day-To-Day Basis, You Will:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Lead by example and set standard for the AI team in the pursuit of excellence.
  • The ability to implement the required AI solutions for the game, coping with the game design intentions and the technical requirements to secure performance.
  • Understanding of all AI systems to work with and discuss needs from other departments and participate on the generation of cost-effective pipelines.
  • Understand, plan and work on any required AI feature in coordination with the rest of the code team (engineers and gameplay programmers)
  • Work on other non-AI features or sub-features assigned, when required.
  • Take full responsibility of the assigned tasks from start to finish.
  • Work on backend for enemy and player skills, RPG systems, etc.
  • Work on specific tools requested by combat designers.
  • Make sure all features are networked.
  • Work on TRCs related to AI.

 Knowledge, Skills,and Experience

  • 5+ years of experience as AI programmer
  • Experience in managing a team
  • Big plus if part of your experience was spent developing FPS Shooter / Tactical FPS games
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
  • Experience building AI systems for several Unreal Engine PC/Console/Mobile games
  • Deep familiarity, experience and knowledge using Unreal Engine Blueprints and C++across the entire pipeline of 3D game development
  • Able to work flexibly on both routine and more complex tasks across various projects and time-zones.
  • Ability to prioritise workload as well as being flexible and responsive to last minute changes
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Methodical approach to work
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to listen carefully and respond appropriately at all levels.
  • Excellent proficiency in English

 

 What Our Client Offers:

  • Attractive remuneration, holidays and social events. Our client’s environment thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
  • A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. They care about the well-being of employees and have a dedicated employee well-being programme.
  • Flexibility with core hours, and no-notice holidays.
  • Annual discretionary studio bonus
  • Free games and merchandise
  • Wrap parties for game releases
  • Remote/Homeworking with flexible working schedules, a fun environment, and a relaxing culture, including the opportunity to work with the leading technology and creative minds in the world.
  • Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever.
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Lead Game Programmer
Lyon
,
France
Salary
Rate
€50,000 - €55,000
Full Time

Successful Game Studio offering exciting projects and a superb work environment.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

We are on the lookout for a Lead Game Programmer, who will be ambitious about leading a team of winners and be a core part of a successful video game studio. If you are a successful and enthusiastic Lead Game Programmer, this job is for you!

 

The Company:

Our client is a video game studio based in Lyon developing games for console, PC, and mobile platforms. They work both on original licenses and in partnership with renowned publishers.

Backed by their 10 years of existence, and their experienced teams, their studio has achieved many successes: several titles in the Apple Arcade Top #5 , a mobile game self-published with more than 1M players, and a first console experience.

In recent years, their studio has grown and now has more than 70 people. Our client’s common objective is to develop their console activity to carry out even more ambitious projects carried out by their internal teams. Currently, they are developing 2 action/adventure games on PC/Console with prestigious partners. 

 

Responsibilities:

The programming team is looking for a person with a Lead role to carry out the following missions:

  • Management of a team of programmers in an AGILE context
  • Plan tasks and anticipate risks
  • Accompany and improve the development process
  • Gameplay programming and architecture
  • Work with different trades: Game design, Programming, Art and Animation as well as with the game director to oversee the implementation of new features and systems
  • Manage / review product code quality throughout the production cycle
  • Be a force of proposal for the development of features and improvement of the quality of the game in general

Qualifications

Your profile:
  • Senior profile with experience in a similar position
  • Excellent command of Unity
  • Sense of responsibility and great adaptability
  • You know and like working in Agile, being inventive and participating in game design
  • The taste for teamwork, in a very friendly atmosphere
  • A desire to get involved in an independent studio of around sixty people
  • A positive spirit, focused on finding effective solutions
  • A human personality, a desire to help peers grow
  • Experience developing a console game on Unity is a plus
  • Unreal experience is a plus
  • The passion for the entertainment industry in general: cinema, music, series and video games...

Further information

  • A great team of people!
  • Warm atmosphere guaranteed
  • Flexible hours
  • Paid sick leave for children
  • Hybrid work organization: Teleworking and flex-office possible
  • Weekly team breakfasts
  • Annual Summer Camp
  • Fruit baskets, drinks and coffee available…
  • Sports sessions organized regularly
  • Benefits thanks to CSE platform (cinema, sports club, show, etc.)
  • Console tournaments, board games, and more!

Additional Information:

  • CDI
  • Status frame
  • Position to be filled as soon as possible
  • Remuneration according to profile
  • Meal vouchers, health insurance, provident fund, transport reimbursement at 50%, sustainable mobility package, parking on premises, holiday bonus, birth bonus, possible support for mobility
  • Position open to people recognized as disabled workers
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Senior Game Programmer
Lyon
,
France
Salary
Rate
€40,000 - €50,000
Full Time

Established studio with success across mobile and console platforms. Currently developing exciting action/adventure games for PC/Console.

Hybrid
Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

We are currently looking for a motivated, ambitious, and problem-solving Senior Game Programmer, if you think that you want to be a core part of a successful video game studio, this role is for you!

 

The Company:

Our client is a video game studio based in Lyon developing games for console, PC, and mobile platforms. They work both on original licenses and in partnership with renowned publishers.

Backed by their 10 years of existence, and their experienced teams, their studio has achieved many successes: several titles in the Apple Arcade Top #5, a mobile game self-published with more than 1M players, and a first console experience.

In recent years, their studio has grown and now has more than 70 people. Our client’s common objective is to develop their console activity to carry out even more ambitious projects carried out by their internal teams. Currently, they are developing 2 action/adventure games on PC/Console with prestigious partners.

Responsibilities:

The programming team is looking for a senior programmer to carry out the following missions:

  • Gameplay programming and architecture
  • Plan tasks and anticipate risks
  • Accompany and improve the development process
  • Work with game designers, game developers, artists and animators as well as the game director to oversee the implementation of new features and systems
  • Manage/review product code quality throughout the production cycle
  • Be a force of proposal for the development of features and improvement of the quality of the game in general

        

 Requirements:
  • Senior profile with experience in a similar position
  • Excellent command of Unity
  • Sense of responsibility and great adaptability
  • Knowledge and interest in working in Agile, being inventive, and participating in game design
  • The taste for teamwork, in a very friendly atmosphere
  • A desire to get involved in an independent studio of around seventy people
  • A positive spirit, focused on finding effective solutions
  • A human personality, a desire to help peers grow
  • Experience developing a console game on Unity is a plus
  • The passion for the entertainment industry in general: cinema, music, series and video games...
  • Good knowledge of Unreal is a plus
   
Additional Information:
  • CDI
  • Status frame
  • Position to be filled as soon as possible
  • Remuneration according to profile
  • Meal vouchers, health insurance, provident insurance, 50% reimbursement of transport, sustainable mobility package, parking on premises, holiday bonus, birth bonus, possible support within the framework of mobility, etc.
  • Position open to people recognized as disabled workers    
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Online Programmer
Bordeaux
,
France
Salary
Rate
€40,000 - €60,000 pa
Full Time

Opportunity with an established game studio, working on iconic AAA titles.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

Looking for a position that allows you to manage the entire chain of Microsoft Flight Simulator Online services, from in-game network replication to backend service, deployment, and maintenance? Look no further, this opening is a great fit for you!

With this opportunity, you will find out how the services of a major AAA Live work, and you will certainly have a lot to learn! On a daily basis, you will have a wide field of action on Online services.

About the Company

Our client was founded in 2002, and they have been creating globally recognized titles for close to twenty years now. They are a video game development company based in Bordeaux, France, and has developed a variety of games for multiple platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices.

They have worked on a wide range of video game genres, including action-adventure, racing, sports, and simulation. They provide game development services to other companies and have worked with partners such as Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Disney.

Your Responsibilities:

  • You will be in charge of the integration of the network layer and online services in the game
  • You will take care of the network as client / server
  • You may be required to develop cloud services
  • You will work while respecting PC / Console / mobile constraints
  • You will have to manage replicated data in collaboration with the Gameplay team
  • You will make the network code evolve
  • You will create documentation on the elements designed and / or programmed
  • You may be required to work on build pipelines and service deployment
  • You will plan periodic on-call duties for server monitoring

If you have:

  • A degree in computer science at the BAC +4/+5 level (engineering school or similar training)
  • 3 years of experience in a similar position or as a generalist Programmer
  • Strong C++ programming skills
  • Knowledge of network programming and online services
  • Interest in a Live product that reaches millions of users
  • Interest in new technologies
  • Very good ability to communicate, listen and adapt
  • Fluent English read / written / spoken

 

Nice to have:

  • You have experience with current console SDKs
  • You have already developed multiplayer games
  • You have knowledge of C#
  • You have experience or interest in cloud technologies 
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DevOps Engineer
Bordeaux
,
France
Salary
Rate
€40,000 - €60,000 pa
Full Time

Established Video Game Development Company, working on AAA Titles, and across a variety of exciting genres and platforms.

Hybrid working offered
Remote working offered

About the Company:

 

Our client is a video game development company based in Bordeaux, France. The company was founded in 2002 and has since developed a variety of games for multiple platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. They have worked on a wide range of video game genres, including action-adventure, racing, sports, and simulation. They provide game development services to other companies and have worked with partners such as Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Disney.

 

If you have:

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science or other highly technical, scientific discipline
  • A previous success in technical engineering
  • An interest in new technologies
  • An interest and passion for games and games development
  • A proactive approach to spotting problems, areas for improvement, and performance bottlenecks
  • French knowledge would be a bonus, but not essential

Technical Skills:

  • Programming language: C#, .Net
  • Containerization and orchestration: Kubernetes (Helm knowledge is a bonus)
  • Source code repository: Perforce, Git
  • Build and Deploy Automation: Azure DevOps
  • Scripting: Bash, Powershell
  • Cloud Providers : Azure
  • Monitoring tools : Grafana, Application Insights, Prometheus
  • Experience with CI/CD (Azure DevOps preferred)
  • You have thorough knowledge of C++ (nice to have)

 

Your Responsibilities:

 

You will join the team and work on an already substantial codebase. You will be responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining online services for this studio’s popular game.

 

 You will:

  • Design and code components and features on the server-side (APIs, Web Apps ..)
  • Build software and systems to manage platform infrastructure and applications
  • Create sustainable systems and services through automation and uplifts
  • Participate in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning
  • Measure and optimize system performance, with an eye toward pushing our capabilities forward, getting ahead of customer needs, and innovating to continually improve.
  • Create documentation on the elements designed and /or programmed
  • Be part of a 24/7 Support rotation

 

What Our Client Offers:

Financial
  • 40.000 – 60.000€ annual salary
  • Luncheon vouchers card
  • Year-end bonus and holidays bonus
  • Profit sharing
  • Pay rises for good performances: an incentive policy conducted through the staff evaluation
Health & Well-being
  • 100% coverage of health insurance and provident fund whatever your situation (solo, duo, family)
  • Snacks, coffee and local products offered by the studio
  • Access to the studio media library: free loan of games and consoles
  • Sports lessons organized
Transportation & Housing
  • "1% logement": Assistance in renting or purchasing a home
  • 50% public transport subsidy for home/office travel (SNCF, Tram, Bus, Bicycle)
  • A local bike, private and safe, at your workplace
Relocation support
  • Mobility bonus: Coverage of your train/plane ticket to Bordeaux
  • Relocation allowance: €1,000 bonus to help cover part of your moving fees
  • 2-month Hotel accommodation near the studio while you find your accommodation on site
  • Partnership with a relocation agency: in charge of accompanying you in your housing search until you sign your lease

Other benefits
  • Works Council (organization of a Christmas tree, reduced rates)
  • Vacation vouchers, CESU vouchers, culture vouchers
  • Christmas coupons

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