13 Game Development jobs in Canada

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Job Description

In this role at Ubisoft Sherbrooke, you will lead a small game design team for which you will create and distribute tasks. You will also oversee its productivity and make sure it meets the deadlines and quality standards defined by the Project Lead (CP)/Production Manager (PM).

In charge of a part of the development of the game, you will supervise and validate the work of your team members. You will also coach them and offer training opportunities. Always a good listener, you’ll also know how to mobilize them and contribute to their well-being for the whole duration of the project.

What you’ll do

• Create, prioritize, assign and regularly follow up on tasks  and their advancement with regards to deliverables.
• Represent  your team.
• Organize and lead productive team meetings .
• Know the game’s story and gameplay and understand the technical/artistic constraints so as to be able to lead your team .
• Draft regular reports  for the Project lead (CP)/Production manager (PM) on the advancement of your team’s work and recommend corrective measures  whenever necessary to meet project objectives.
• Anticipate and recognize  potential conflicts and recommend solutions to the Project lead (CP)/Production manager (PM) for your team.
• Be a mentor  for team members in terms of technical/artistic aspects.
• Take part in performance assessments  in collaboration with the Project lead (CP)/Production Manager (PM).
• Coordinate bug correction  as it pertains to your team’s work.
• Help recruit  new team members and ensure that new employees are well integrated.

What you bring

• College diploma in a video game-related field (or equivalent)
• Certification or experience in project management (an asset)
• 7 years of experience in game design
• Participation in at least one complete game production (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the technical constraints of real time, 3D engines and level editors
• Knowledge of databases (like JIRA and Perforce) and of the MS Office suite (an asset)
• Leadership enabling you to build productive teams and assign tasks in an efficient way
• Great time and priority management skills benefiting your whole team
• Resourcefulness and sense of initiative helping you find innovative solutions
• Stress and change management skills

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, and skills
• A portfolio of your best work (if applicable—attach images or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio)

Please note  we are committed to promoting a flexible working policy, as we value in-person interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of 3 days a week in our office and the remaining 2 days working from home. 

About us

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have 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.

When you join Ubi Toronto, you discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being.

If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown.

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

Job Description

Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration)

Are you passionate about blending hardware with software in a dynamic, gaming-driven environment? We are looking for a talented Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration) to join our team and work on cutting-edge land-based gaming cabinets. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in integrating hardware peripherals like printers, bill validators, and monitors while developing robust backend systems that power seamless gameplay. If you enjoy working on complex systems and are keen to bridge the gap between hardware and game development, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview:
As a Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration), you'll be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient communication between gaming hardware and game logic. You will also collaborate closely with other team members to create and optimize backend systems that support land-based slot game cabinets. This is a unique role that combines your passion for hands-on hardware work with backend programming expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seamless Hardware Integration: Lead the integration of peripheral devices such as printers, bill validators, and buttons into the game systems via protocols like RS232, USB, and TCP/IP. Ensure smooth and reliable communication between hardware and software.
• Backend System Development: Design and develop backend systems using C# (.NET Core) to support the functionality of land-based slot game cabinets. You will ensure these systems operate efficiently and scale seamlessly.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues (Ethernet and serial). Work quickly to fix any problems, ensuring minimal disruption to gameplay.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks related to hardware-software integration (e.g., GPU, memory usage, device latency). Take proactive steps to optimize the overall performance.
• Collaboration with Frontend Developers: Work alongside frontend developers to integrate and optimize RESTful APIs, ensuring smooth interaction between the client-side and backend systems.
• System Testing and Installation Support: Provide hands-on support for the installation, testing, and debugging of both hardware and software in development and production environments.
• PC Component and Hardware Validation: Use your knowledge of PC components and hardware integration best practices to validate hardware compatibility, ensuring the systems are ready for the gaming environment.
• Project Management: Actively participate in project management activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks and milestones. Your input will be crucial in maintaining the project timeline.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Backend Development: At least 4 years of experience working with C# (.NET) in backend development. You should be comfortable working with backend systems, particularly in a gaming or embedded systems context.
• Hardware Integration Experience: Proven expertise in integrating hardware peripherals such as printers, bill validators, and I/O boards into systems.
• Communication Protocols: Strong understanding of communication protocols, including RS232, USB, TCP/IP, and WebSockets.
• Troubleshooting: Solid troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software, especially around Ethernet, serial communication, and hardware-to-software integration issues.
• Multithreading and Performance: Experience working with multithreading, real-time systems, and optimizing system performance (including memory usage, device latency, and more).
• PC Hardware Knowledge: A strong understanding of PC components, peripheral devices, and integration best practices. You should be familiar with the overall architecture and design of gaming systems.
• Database Experience: Experience with MongoDB/NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Gaming Systems Knowledge: Understanding of server-client architecture within gaming systems is highly advantageous.
• Containerization and CI/CD: Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines would be beneficial.
• Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with gaming platforms, both Windows and Linux, is a plus.
• Industry Experience: Experience in industries like casino gaming, arcade systems, or embedded hardware/software projects would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and innovative team at the forefront of gaming technology. You’ll work with cutting-edge hardware and backend systems, making a tangible impact on the user experience of land-based slot games. If you're ready to bring your technical expertise to a dynamic industry and collaborate with passionate colleagues, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on this unique challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and we'll reach out to discuss the next steps.

Job Description

Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration)

Are you passionate about blending hardware with software in a dynamic, gaming-driven environment? We are looking for a talented Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration) to join our team and work on cutting-edge land-based gaming cabinets. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in integrating hardware peripherals like printers, bill validators, and monitors while developing robust backend systems that power seamless gameplay. If you enjoy working on complex systems and are keen to bridge the gap between hardware and game development, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview:
As a Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration), you'll be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient communication between gaming hardware and game logic. You will also collaborate closely with other team members to create and optimize backend systems that support land-based slot game cabinets. This is a unique role that combines your passion for hands-on hardware work with backend programming expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seamless Hardware Integration: Lead the integration of peripheral devices such as printers, bill validators, and buttons into the game systems via protocols like RS232, USB, and TCP/IP. Ensure smooth and reliable communication between hardware and software.
• Backend System Development: Design and develop backend systems using C# (.NET Core) to support the functionality of land-based slot game cabinets. You will ensure these systems operate efficiently and scale seamlessly.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues (Ethernet and serial). Work quickly to fix any problems, ensuring minimal disruption to gameplay.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks related to hardware-software integration (e.g., GPU, memory usage, device latency). Take proactive steps to optimize the overall performance.
• Collaboration with Frontend Developers: Work alongside frontend developers to integrate and optimize RESTful APIs, ensuring smooth interaction between the client-side and backend systems.
• System Testing and Installation Support: Provide hands-on support for the installation, testing, and debugging of both hardware and software in development and production environments.
• PC Component and Hardware Validation: Use your knowledge of PC components and hardware integration best practices to validate hardware compatibility, ensuring the systems are ready for the gaming environment.
• Project Management: Actively participate in project management activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks and milestones. Your input will be crucial in maintaining the project timeline.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Backend Development: At least 4 years of experience working with C# (.NET) in backend development. You should be comfortable working with backend systems, particularly in a gaming or embedded systems context.
• Hardware Integration Experience: Proven expertise in integrating hardware peripherals such as printers, bill validators, and I/O boards into systems.
• Communication Protocols: Strong understanding of communication protocols, including RS232, USB, TCP/IP, and WebSockets.
• Troubleshooting: Solid troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software, especially around Ethernet, serial communication, and hardware-to-software integration issues.
• Multithreading and Performance: Experience working with multithreading, real-time systems, and optimizing system performance (including memory usage, device latency, and more).
• PC Hardware Knowledge: A strong understanding of PC components, peripheral devices, and integration best practices. You should be familiar with the overall architecture and design of gaming systems.
• Database Experience: Experience with MongoDB/NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Gaming Systems Knowledge: Understanding of server-client architecture within gaming systems is highly advantageous.
• Containerization and CI/CD: Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines would be beneficial.
• Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with gaming platforms, both Windows and Linux, is a plus.
• Industry Experience: Experience in industries like casino gaming, arcade systems, or embedded hardware/software projects would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and innovative team at the forefront of gaming technology. You’ll work with cutting-edge hardware and backend systems, making a tangible impact on the user experience of land-based slot games. If you're ready to bring your technical expertise to a dynamic industry and collaborate with passionate colleagues, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on this unique challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and we'll reach out to discuss the next steps.

Job Description

Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration)

Are you passionate about blending hardware with software in a dynamic, gaming-driven environment? We are looking for a talented Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration) to join our team and work on cutting-edge land-based gaming cabinets. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in integrating hardware peripherals like printers, bill validators, and monitors while developing robust backend systems that power seamless gameplay. If you enjoy working on complex systems and are keen to bridge the gap between hardware and game development, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview:
As a Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration), you'll be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient communication between gaming hardware and game logic. You will also collaborate closely with other team members to create and optimize backend systems that support land-based slot game cabinets. This is a unique role that combines your passion for hands-on hardware work with backend programming expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seamless Hardware Integration: Lead the integration of peripheral devices such as printers, bill validators, and buttons into the game systems via protocols like RS232, USB, and TCP/IP. Ensure smooth and reliable communication between hardware and software.
• Backend System Development: Design and develop backend systems using C# (.NET Core) to support the functionality of land-based slot game cabinets. You will ensure these systems operate efficiently and scale seamlessly.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues (Ethernet and serial). Work quickly to fix any problems, ensuring minimal disruption to gameplay.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks related to hardware-software integration (e.g., GPU, memory usage, device latency). Take proactive steps to optimize the overall performance.
• Collaboration with Frontend Developers: Work alongside frontend developers to integrate and optimize RESTful APIs, ensuring smooth interaction between the client-side and backend systems.
• System Testing and Installation Support: Provide hands-on support for the installation, testing, and debugging of both hardware and software in development and production environments.
• PC Component and Hardware Validation: Use your knowledge of PC components and hardware integration best practices to validate hardware compatibility, ensuring the systems are ready for the gaming environment.
• Project Management: Actively participate in project management activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks and milestones. Your input will be crucial in maintaining the project timeline.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Backend Development: At least 4 years of experience working with C# (.NET) in backend development. You should be comfortable working with backend systems, particularly in a gaming or embedded systems context.
• Hardware Integration Experience: Proven expertise in integrating hardware peripherals such as printers, bill validators, and I/O boards into systems.
• Communication Protocols: Strong understanding of communication protocols, including RS232, USB, TCP/IP, and WebSockets.
• Troubleshooting: Solid troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software, especially around Ethernet, serial communication, and hardware-to-software integration issues.
• Multithreading and Performance: Experience working with multithreading, real-time systems, and optimizing system performance (including memory usage, device latency, and more).
• PC Hardware Knowledge: A strong understanding of PC components, peripheral devices, and integration best practices. You should be familiar with the overall architecture and design of gaming systems.
• Database Experience: Experience with MongoDB/NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Gaming Systems Knowledge: Understanding of server-client architecture within gaming systems is highly advantageous.
• Containerization and CI/CD: Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines would be beneficial.
• Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with gaming platforms, both Windows and Linux, is a plus.
• Industry Experience: Experience in industries like casino gaming, arcade systems, or embedded hardware/software projects would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and innovative team at the forefront of gaming technology. You’ll work with cutting-edge hardware and backend systems, making a tangible impact on the user experience of land-based slot games. If you're ready to bring your technical expertise to a dynamic industry and collaborate with passionate colleagues, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on this unique challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and we'll reach out to discuss the next steps.

Job Description

Description

Reporting to: Engineering Manager, Frontend 

Working closely with: Product/Games

Seniority: Senior level

TL/DR:

We are working hard to create something leaps and bounds above anything else out there. We are investing heavily into our product development team and are looking to hire a Senior Frontend Game Developer with the ability to develop games in web-friendly technology to join us on this journey.

• Developing and maintaining casino games in JavaScript
• Integrating game graphics and visual effects
• Implementing gameplay features and business requirements
• Ensuring games stability and usability

• 4 - 6 years of JavaScript game development
• Proficiency in one of the following JavaScript/CSS frameworks: Pixi.js , Phaser.io , Three.js or PlayCanvas
• Ability to integrate graphics, animations and effects
• Ability to do optimization for best performance for online and mobile use
• Experience with client-server integrations

Desirable:

• Experience developing real-money gaming
• Experience with TexturePacker and Spine
• Self-motivated

• We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package including stock options (we believe it's important for our people to own a piece of the company and share in our success).
• A chance to work in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing industries.
• Work with an extremely talented team who share a love for video games and esports on truly innovative projects; we’re not your typical online sports betting site.
• See your performance in real time, be part of a supportive team with a focus on training, coaching and continual improvement, and benefit from yearly salary reviews.
• Work from almost anywhere in the world.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.
• Benefits plan in Canada, Benefits Stipend outside of Canada.
• Transparent, candid, effective, driven colleagues.
• Career and personal growth prioritized by management.
• Every Rivalry employee gets a monthly “hobby” stipend, which includes Video Games!

Job Description

Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration)

Are you passionate about blending hardware with software in a dynamic, gaming-driven environment? We are looking for a talented Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration) to join our team and work on cutting-edge land-based gaming cabinets. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in integrating hardware peripherals like printers, bill validators, and monitors while developing robust backend systems that power seamless gameplay. If you enjoy working on complex systems and are keen to bridge the gap between hardware and game development, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview:
As a Backend Game Developer (Hardware Integration), you'll be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient communication between gaming hardware and game logic. You will also collaborate closely with other team members to create and optimize backend systems that support land-based slot game cabinets. This is a unique role that combines your passion for hands-on hardware work with backend programming expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Seamless Hardware Integration: Lead the integration of peripheral devices such as printers, bill validators, and buttons into the game systems via protocols like RS232, USB, and TCP/IP. Ensure smooth and reliable communication between hardware and software.
• Backend System Development: Design and develop backend systems using C# (.NET Core) to support the functionality of land-based slot game cabinets. You will ensure these systems operate efficiently and scale seamlessly.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues (Ethernet and serial). Work quickly to fix any problems, ensuring minimal disruption to gameplay.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks related to hardware-software integration (e.g., GPU, memory usage, device latency). Take proactive steps to optimize the overall performance.
• Collaboration with Frontend Developers: Work alongside frontend developers to integrate and optimize RESTful APIs, ensuring smooth interaction between the client-side and backend systems.
• System Testing and Installation Support: Provide hands-on support for the installation, testing, and debugging of both hardware and software in development and production environments.
• PC Component and Hardware Validation: Use your knowledge of PC components and hardware integration best practices to validate hardware compatibility, ensuring the systems are ready for the gaming environment.
• Project Management: Actively participate in project management activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks and milestones. Your input will be crucial in maintaining the project timeline.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Backend Development: At least 4 years of experience working with C# (.NET) in backend development. You should be comfortable working with backend systems, particularly in a gaming or embedded systems context.
• Hardware Integration Experience: Proven expertise in integrating hardware peripherals such as printers, bill validators, and I/O boards into systems.
• Communication Protocols: Strong understanding of communication protocols, including RS232, USB, TCP/IP, and WebSockets.
• Troubleshooting: Solid troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software, especially around Ethernet, serial communication, and hardware-to-software integration issues.
• Multithreading and Performance: Experience working with multithreading, real-time systems, and optimizing system performance (including memory usage, device latency, and more).
• PC Hardware Knowledge: A strong understanding of PC components, peripheral devices, and integration best practices. You should be familiar with the overall architecture and design of gaming systems.
• Database Experience: Experience with MongoDB/NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Gaming Systems Knowledge: Understanding of server-client architecture within gaming systems is highly advantageous.
• Containerization and CI/CD: Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines would be beneficial.
• Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with gaming platforms, both Windows and Linux, is a plus.
• Industry Experience: Experience in industries like casino gaming, arcade systems, or embedded hardware/software projects would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and innovative team at the forefront of gaming technology. You’ll work with cutting-edge hardware and backend systems, making a tangible impact on the user experience of land-based slot games. If you're ready to bring your technical expertise to a dynamic industry and collaborate with passionate colleagues, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on this unique challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and we'll reach out to discuss the next steps.