Senior Gameplay Engineer (Multiplayer)

2 Months ago • 4 Years + • Gameplay

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision is seeking a Senior Gameplay Engineer (Multiplayer) to contribute to a new IP in Warsaw, Poland, or Malmö, Sweden. Responsibilities include designing and implementing multiplayer-compatible gameplay features, addressing latency and bandwidth issues, anticipating potential problems, and collaborating with the team. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of professional game engineering experience, a deep understanding of multiplayer programming, strong C/C++ skills, a 3D math background, and excellent collaboration abilities. The role involves evangelizing multiplayer best practices, recommending solutions, and ensuring the game functions as envisioned. A positive, team-oriented attitude is crucial.
Must have:
  • 4+ years game engineering experience
  • Multiplayer game programming expertise
  • Strong C/C++ and 3D math skills
  • Data structures and algorithms knowledge
  • Collaboration and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Understanding of animation and 3D problems in multiplayer games

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Gameplay Engineer (Multiplayer)

Requisition ID:

R024318

Job Description:

Position available in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer (Multiplayer) to join the development of a new IP.   
 
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining! 
 
As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.  

 
You’ll help us by 

  • Designing and implementing gameplay features that are multiplayer compatible, considering latency issues and bandwidth consumption. 

  • Evangelizing the team about multiplayer limitations, requirements and recommending potential solutions/workarounds to their problems. 

  • Anticipating, identifying, and addressing potentials both for improving our game experience, workflows, or scalability across all parts of production. 

  • Having a clear idea of how our product should function and the ability to share this vision with your peers and other stakeholders.  

  • Collaborating with fellow team members of the team. 

You’re awesome because you have 

  • 4+ years of professional game engineering experience. 

  • A deep understanding of latency, bandwidth and the general multiplayer game programming domain. 

  • Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming. 

  • Strong 3D math background. 

  • Thorough understanding of common data structures and algorithmic solutions.  

  • The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team. 

  • Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude. 

  • Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines. 

  • Comfort with self-critique and accepting outside feedback. 

  • A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games. 

Bonus points for 

  • Understanding animations and 3C problems in the multiplayer game. 

 

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

#elsewhere 

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