Senior Network Engineer - Unreal Engine (Remote, AAA)

Companion Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Fully remote

Mentorship

Dynamic projects

Job summary

Companion Group, a AAA co-development gaming studio with a fully remote setup, is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a strong Unreal Engine background to lead the development and optimization of the network architecture for a new AAA IP. You will craft scalable, low-latency multiplayer systems and collaborate closely with gameplay engineers and designers.

As a global remote team, we prioritize clear communication and technical excellence, offering mentorship, career progression,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering in the gaming industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Unreal Engine; excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong C++ programming skills, including modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Deep expertise in data structures and algorithms (e.g., Graph Algorithms).
• Shipped at least one AAA session-based multiplayer title.
• Shipped at least one AAA persistent world multiplayer title.
• Deep understanding of client-server, listen-server, peer-to-peer architectures.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement and refine cutting-edge network code for large-scale multiplayer games inside and outside of the Unreal Engine.
• Produce elegant, efficient, and maintainable C++ code.
• Develop robust solutions for player synchronization, matchmaking, and latency management.
• Collaborate with gameplay engineers, designers, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of network code.
• Diagnose and resolve complex networking issues during all phases of development.
• Research and integrate cutting-edge technologies to future-proof network architecture.
• Mentor and collaborate with other engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

Network engineering

Client-Server

DSA

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Companion Group, a AAA co-development gaming studio with a fully remote setup, is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a strong Unreal Engine background to lead the development and optimization of the network architecture for a new AAA IP. You will craft scalable, low-latency multiplayer systems and collaborate closely with gameplay engineers and designers.

As a global remote team, we prioritize clear communication and technical excellence, offering mentorship, career progression,