Video Game Jobs in France

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with a leading video game studio based in Lyon, as we embark on the search for a highly talented Chief Technical Officer (CTO).

Our client has earned a reputation for crafting exceptional gaming experiences across consoles, PC, and mobile platforms. Currently, they are seeking an accomplished CTO to spearhead and oversee the entire technological landscape of their studio. This pivotal role will play a crucial part in driving innovation and ensuring the successful execution of their game development activities.

Job Description:

In this critical role, the CTO will serve as a key member of the management team, responsible for overseeing the studio's technological vertical. As the CTO, you will be leading and managing the GameTech, IT, and Dev-Ops departments. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the studio's strategic objectives, making vital technological choices, and driving the growth and development of the Tech departments.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the representative of the technological vertical within the management team.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the GameTech, IT, and Dev-Ops departments.
• Collaborate closely with the management team to achieve strategic objectives, focusing on technological choices, risks, and departmental development.
• Ensure the studio's Tech departments align with the company's overall technological vision, working closely with department directors and managers.
• Facilitate effective communication about technology with clients, supported by Tech Managers.
• Implement and enhance standard working procedures and methodologies in collaboration with Tech Managers.
• Establish best practices to improve team productivity continually.
• Partner with production teams to identify and remove roadblocks, ensuring successful goal achievement.
• Evaluate the profitability of projects, technologies, and services, monitoring potential risks.
• Conduct technical design reviews to identify and address any issues related to gaming technology, IT, or Dev-Ops solutions.
• Offer support to the teams when faced with technical challenges.
• Participate in code reviews and support team training initiatives to promote excellence.
• Collaborate with Tech Leaders to conduct technical interviews and contribute to team growth.
• Work with Tech Leaders to develop policies and training programs that facilitate ongoing team development.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies through continuous technological monitoring.

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Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a game developer on Unity and Unreal.
• At least 2 years of experience as Head of Development or CTO in a video game studio.
• Prior experience as a member of the management team is essential.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with 30+ team members, particularly in the PC/console domain.
• Strong understanding of multiplayer game systems, network replication, and base engine.
• Demonstrable skills in promoting cooperation, alignment, and diversity among teams.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent coaching and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile philosophy, concepts, and methodologies.
• Fluent in both French and English.

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Additional Information:

• Employment Type: Full-time (CDI)
• Competitive remuneration based on profile and experience
• Employee shareholding system in progress
• Comprehensive benefits package, including meal vouchers, health insurance, and more
• Inclusive workplace with opportunities for disabled workers
• Enjoyable work atmosphere with flexible hours and hybrid work arrangements

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If you are an experienced professional with a passion for the gaming industry and a drive to lead the technological transformation of a dynamic video game studio, we encourage you to apply for this exciting CTO opportunity. Join our client's team and play a key role in creating memorable gaming experiences for players worldwide.

The company

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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.

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Your team

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

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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).

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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

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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

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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

We are currently looking for a Technical Artist who is capable of providing relevant experience on shaders and VFX. If you are looking for a new challenge in a leading Game Studio, apply now!

The Company:

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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.

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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.

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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 pursue even more ambitious projects carried out by their internal teams. Currently, they are developing 2 action/adventure games on PC/Console with prestigious partners.

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Responsibilities:

• Create and optimize shaders and VFX responding to the stylized DA of their games (Unity)
• Document the different pipelines and tools you develop
• Architect and update a common database between the different productions
• Bring your experience and collaboratively advance the team
• Anticipate the technical needs of productions (R&D)
• Respond to the technical needs of productions and opt for the appropriate solutions

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in a shader, VFX or equivalent position
• Console experience at one of these positions (recent would be a plus)
• Autonomy, proactivity and very good communication
• Know how to make a decision and justify it
• Listening and knowing how to work in a team with different poles
• Proficiency in Unity (HDRP and URP pipe) and Amplify Shader and/or HLSL script
• Good understanding of programming languages, mainly Python, JavaScript, MEL and optionally C#
• Notions on the Substance Suite
• Appetite for cartoon-style games
• Good artistic sense and rendering by following an artistic direction

 Additional Information:

• CDI
• Position to be filled as soon as possible
• Status frame
• Remuneration according to profile
• Position based in Lyon (Villeurbanne)
• Meal vouchers, health insurance, provident insurance, 50% transport reimbursement, sustainable mobility package, parking on premises, holiday bonus, birth bonus, possible support for mobility, etc.
• Position open to people recognized as disabled workers   

Benefits: 

• 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
• Console tournaments, board games, and more!

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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

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Qualifications

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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...

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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

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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Responsibilities:

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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

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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    

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!

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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.

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About the Company

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 

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

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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:

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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

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Other benefits

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

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