Senior Network Engineer (Unity)

Greensky Games; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming studio in Canada is seeking an inspired network engineer to develop innovative multiplayer games. With a focus on Unity and Photon Fusion, the ideal candidate has extensive experience in game development and a passion for VR technology. Join a quirky team committed to diversity and creating outstanding gaming experiences, and enjoy potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years professional experience in multiplayer game development.
• Excellent understanding of software design techniques.
• Strong knowledge of performance/memory constraints of game software.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping, implementing, and maintaining netcode systems.
• Collaborate with art and design teams.
• Design and implement game features using Unity.

Skills

Unity/C#

Photon Fusion

Agile development

Git/Github

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Greensky Games builds the kind of VR games we believe will define the platform: intense, physical, flow-state inducing. Our first title, SWARM, is the #1-rated Action title on the Quest. We"re working on our next game and looking for great developers and artists that share our passion for building original and outstanding VR gameplay experiences. Greensky Games is seeking inspired network engineers to join our team and help create the future of gaming.

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure at the forefront of the gaming industry?

Responsibilities

• Prototyping, implementing, and maintaining reusable netcode systems in Photon Fusion
• Collaborate with the art and design teams to realize a shared vision of the game
• Establishing engineering best practices that ensure high-quality results
• Design and implement game features using Unity
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Optimize and debug the game to ensure smooth performance in VR
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in VR, Unity and Photon technology

Qualifications

• 7+ years professional experience in the development of multiplayer games or equivalent relevant experience
• Proficiency with Unity/C#
• Experience with Photon Fusion
• Experience bringing multiple multiplayer game titles to ship and beyond
• Excellent understanding of software design techniques
• Strong knowledge of performance/memory constraints of game software
• Expertise in profiling and optimizing applications for efficient bandwidth and CPU usage
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience with Git/Github, or ability to pick it up quickly
• Great attention to details and the will to deliver bug free releases
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues

Nice-to-have

• Experience developing competitive FPS games
• Experience with dedicated server deployment and operations, matchmaking, load balancing and geolocation
• Passionate about VR games and familiar with VR design patterns
• Experience developing for Oculus Quest or other VR headsets
• Experience working at an indie studio
• You are a fan of story driven games
• You are an effective Imposter in Among Us
• Ready to go back to the future?
• You have a hunger for gaming and a thirst for creating that needs to be fulfilled. You want to work with our unique and quirky team creating groundbreaking games. You are a problem-solver at heart with a verve for bringing creative projects to life.

At Greensky Games, we believe in operating with integrity, treating all individuals with dignity and respect, and fostering a culture of growth and excellence. As a company, we value transparency and make it a priority to always choose what is right over what is easy. We are committed to building a workplace that supports diversity and inclusivity and we do not discriminate on the basis of anything.

We welcome you to be a part of our mission as we create the next wave in gaming experiences. Together we will strive not only to win but to grow as individuals and as a team. Join us and embark on a journey of growth, learning, and exciting new challenges.

For the right candidates within Canada, we may offer to cover relocation expenses.

If you want to work with us and don’t see a role that fits, we still want to hear from you! Shoot us an email: [e-mail]