Network Programmer (m / f / d)

Grimlore Games; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent game development studio in Munich is seeking a Networking Programmer to develop and maintain the Networking System for their game engine. Responsibilities include optimizing network performance and ensuring stability for multiplayer experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ skills, experience with network programming, and a passion for gaming.

Qualifikationen

• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Experience with low-level network programming for multiplayer games.
• Knowledge of network and server security issues.
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain the Networking System.
• Support online games with a variety of systems.
• Optimize network use to resolve replication and latency issues.
• Document systems thoroughly.

Kenntnisse

C++ programming

Low-level network programming

Client/server architecture

Network and server security knowledge

Clear and maintainable code

Communication skills

Passion for games

Self-motivated

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Develop and maintain the Networking System of our proprietary game engine. Improve and optimize our existing codebase. Co-design and co-develop new networking features. Collaborate with our game project teams to deliver stable and enjoyable multiplayer experiences. Develop and maintain cross-platform interfaces to third-party online services like Steam, Epic, GOG, PSN, Xbox Live. Create and maintain technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of experienced engineers to design and implement a wide variety of systems to support online games
• Develop and integrate platform features as well as modify and improve existing platform technology to support their needs
• Enhance and maintain an internally developed SDK that exposes THQN online services functionality to other internal and external studios
• Document systems thoroughly, both in terms of technical design and end-user APIs
• Provide ongoing support for existing applications
• Optimize network use to resolve issues related to replication, latency, and bandwidth
• Other duties as assigned
• Architect solutions for connecting clients to a game server

Qualifications

• Strong C++ programming skills
• Experience with low-level network programming for multiplayer games
• Familiar with implementing client / server architecture
• Knowledge of network and server security issues
• Experience as a network programmer on at least one shipped multiplayer games
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code
• Proactive, autonomous and self-motivated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ensure all code is documented in line with relevant procedures
• Passion for real-time strategy or roleplaying games is welcomed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in Germany / E.U
• Fluent in written and spoken English