Senior Gameplay Network Engineer - Unreal, Low-Latency PvP

Steel City Interactive; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Dog-friendly studio

Company sick pay

Job summary

A gaming company is seeking a Mid-Senior level Gameplay Network Engineer for their multiplayer boxing game. The role involves optimizing network systems within Unreal Engine to ensure low-latency gameplay. Competitive candidates will have experience with network programming and a strong understanding of game networking concepts. The company offers a flexible working environment with various benefits, including private healthcare and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gameplay network programming for multiplayer titles.
• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine’s networking architecture.
• Strong understanding of network protocols like UDP and TCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain network systems for multiplayer gameplay.
• Optimize packet transportation at the transport layer.
• Debug and resolve network-related issues and optimize performance.

Skills

Gameplay network programming

Unreal Engine networking architecture

C++ programming

Network protocol optimization

3D maths

Tools

Unreal Engine 4/5

Network debugging tools

Job description

A gaming company is seeking a Mid-Senior level Gameplay Network Engineer for their multiplayer boxing game. The role involves optimizing network systems within Unreal Engine to ensure low-latency gameplay. Competitive candidates will have experience with network programming and a strong understanding of game networking concepts. The company offers a flexible working environment with various benefits, including private healthcare and a healthy work-life balance.