Frontend Developer

🚀 Join the Pioneers at Turbulent! 🚀

At Turbulent, we push the boundaries of online games to create vast, immersive universes that redefine massively multiplayer experiences.

We believe that groundbreaking games arise from the fusion of cutting-edge technology, artistic vision, and extraordinary talent. We cultivate our Montreal team of game pioneers, fostering an environment where they can bring their big ideas to life. Together, we forge living, breathing worlds that unleash epic adventures into the far reaches of the stars.

What sets us apart? We're building this universe hand-in-hand with a massive community of engaged, passionate sci-fi and space simulation enthusiasts. Their input and excitement fuel our creativity every day.

Are you ready to leave your mark on the gaming industry and work on projects that push boundaries?

What will you do?

You’ll have the opportunity to shape and optimize the eCommerce experience on our platform, at the crossroads of design, engineering, and business impact.

Your mission? Contribute to features that transform the buying journey, boost conversion rates, and directly influence how millions of players around the world engage with our products.

• Develop and maintain reusable, accessible, and responsive React/TypeScript components (storefronts, product pages, carts, checkout)
• Optimize buying flows to improve conversions through performance and user experience enhancements
• Integrate dynamic data (products, pricing, promotions) via GraphQL
• Work in a modern monorepo (20+ packages) applying best React practices (hooks, composition, lazy loading, hydration)
• Ensure high code quality with linting, testing, code reviews, and Storybook/Chromatic
• Guarantee accessibility compliance (WCAG) and resolve cross-platform issues
• Collaborate with designers to deliver pixel-perfect UIs and with backend teams to define GraphQL schemas and eCommerce data flows
• Contribute to technical discussions, documentation, and product planning

What do we expect from our Frontend Developer ?

• 3–5 years of frontend development experience, including 2+ years with React in production
• Proficiency in React 18+ (hooks, performance optimization), TypeScript (typing, generics), and modern JavaScript (ES2022+)
• Experience with Apollo Client & GraphQL (queries, mutations, caching)
• Strong skills in modern CSS/SCSS (responsive design, accessibility, design tokens)
• Solid knowledge of Git workflows and familiarity with Storybook, ESLint/Prettier, GitLab/GitHub, Docker, Figma
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Clear communication in both French and English
• Curiosity and adaptability, with a genuine interest in improving user experience and conversion outcomes
• Nice to have: familiarity with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Lighthouse), hands-on experience with checkout flows, payment integrations, promotional systems, and eCommerce best practices

About Turbulent, a Cloud Imperium Company

CIG Turbulent is at the cutting edge of game development, creating game features, environments, characters, and technology for the Star Citizen universe. Located in Montreal, our talented team is dedicated to crafting immersive and innovative experiences that captivate players around the globe.

Since its inception in 2002, Turbulent has been a leader in developing innovative technological platforms across diverse sectors, including entertainment, media, and education. In 2012, we began our collaboration with Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) to develop the web platform for Star Citizen. This partnership evolved, and in 2020, we founded a game development studio that powers the North American development teams of Star Citizen. Our full-fledged studio reaches across online technology, art, environments, UI, and character creation. On July 13, 2023, after more than a decade of successful collaboration, we proudly announced our merger with Cloud Imperium Games.

Cloud Imperium Games is renowned for creating cutting-edge video games that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our flagship projects include Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space simulation, and Squadron 42, an epic single-player adventure set in the same expansive universe.

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Turbulent is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.