Senior Online Client Engineer

Companion Group; United States; Remote; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Career progression

Mentorship program

Exciting projects

Job summary

Companion Group is a AAA co-development studio operating in a fully remote setup, delivering multiplayer games with scalable player experiences. As a Senior Online Client Engineer, you will contribute to the online services and ensure an exceptional gaming experience for client audiences.

Your expertise in multiplayer design, UE5 networking, and cloud integrations will drive features across PC/Console and work within globally distributed teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Unreal Engine and multiplayer online development.
• Strong C++ expertise with modern standards (C++17/20) and networked gameplay knowledge.
• Experience integrating GBaaS platforms (PlayFab, EOS, Nakama, Pragma) and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Shape online services architecture and multiplayer features for client projects.
• Collaborate with distributed teams to deliver scalable, immersive experiences.
• Implement sign-in, matchmaking, progression, and leaderboards across platforms.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

C++

Networking

Cloud integration

Cross-platform

Tools

PlayFab

EOS

Nakama

Pragma

Job description

Companion Group is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. Our reputation precedes us as an excellent choice for clients aspiring to elevate their latest multiplayer titles, enabling scalability in player numbers, maximising player density, and crafting immersive gameplay experiences.

Embedded seamlessly within a client's in-house team, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio with colleagues across the globe, we value and emphasise clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical skills.

As a Senior Online Client Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping various aspects of the online services, contributing to the overall vision of our projects, and ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for our client audiences. Your expertise in multiplayer gaming will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing engaging multiplayer functionalities.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• 5+ years of experience in the Unreal Engine
• Deep expertise in integrating GBaaS solutions (e.g., Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS, Heroic Labs Nakama, Pragma). Preferably, Microsoft Azure PlayFab.
• Excellent understanding of UE5's networking framework and Client-Server Game Architecture
• Excellent C++ programming skills, including proficiency in modern C++ standards (C++17 and C++20)
• Experience in at least one additional programming-/scripting language (e.g. C#, Node.js, Go, or Lua)
• Familiarity with cross-platform multiplayer game development (PC/Console)
• Strong experience with at least one (1) online gaming platform such as Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, Steam, Nintendo Network, or similar

What makes you stand out

• Experience developing sign-in flows, matchmaking, progression systems, user-generated content (UGC) and downloadable content (DLC) systems, and leaderboards
• Experience with Epic Online Services (EOS)
• Familiarity with integrating other online services (e.g., Toxicity Management Platforms, VoIP solutions, etc.)
• Experience in developing custom game backend solutions
• Experience with one or more Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £50,000 - £70,000 (GBP).
• Clear career progression path with opportunities for advancement, increased responsibilities, and compensation.
• Fully remote position, allowing flexibility to work from any location while collaborating with industry-leading game developers.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the gaming industry.
• Opportunity to be part of a passionate and dynamic team working on exciting projects.