Senior Network Developer (Unreal Engine)

We are seeking a talented and experienced Unreal Engine Network Developer to join our team and contribute to a large-scale Action-Adventure MMORPG built with Unreal Engine 5. The role involves developing and maintaining networked gameplay systems, implementing and optimizing Unreal Engine's replication system, and working on TCP/UDP network layers. The ideal candidate will conduct network profiling, optimize for latency and bandwidth, and collaborate with backend teams to integrate systems with microservice architecture.

Must Have

• Develop and maintain networked gameplay systems using Unreal Engine (UE4/5).
• Implement and optimize Unreal Engine's replication system.
• Work on TCP/UDP network layers to ensure seamless multiplayer functionality.
• Conduct network profiling and optimize for latency, bandwidth, and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate networked systems with microservice architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in modern C++ development (5+ years).
• Extensive experience in Unreal Engine development, focusing on networking (5+ years).
• Proven experience with network gameplay development, debugging, and optimization.
• Familiarity with TCP and UDP protocols and low-level network programming.
• Experience with network profiling tools (e.g., Unreal Insights or third-party profilers).
• Experience with EOS (Epic Online Services).
• Understanding of microservice architectures and their integration with game systems.

Good to Have

• Experience with matchmaking systems and backend server integrations.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for multiplayer games.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Perks & Benefits

• Remote-first setup: work from anywhere.
• Flexible schedule around core hours (12:00–17:00 GMT+2).
• 22 paid vacation days, paid sick leave, and national holidays in your country.
• Extra personal days when life calls.
• Fair compensation matching skills and experience, with transparent conditions and additional pay for extra hours.
• Transparent, supportive team where your voice is heard.
• Room for creativity and new ideas.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Unreal Engine Network Developer to join our team and contribute to a large-scale Action-Adventure MMORPG built with Unreal Engine 5.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++, UE4/UE5, and networking, with hands-on expertise in developing, profiling, and optimizing multiplayer gameplay systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain networked gameplay systems using Unreal Engine (UE4/5).
• Implement and optimize Unreal Engine's replication system.
• Work on TCP/UDP network layers to ensure seamless multiplayer functionality.
• Work on the transport layer to involve new features and optimisations
• Conduct network profiling and optimise for latency, bandwidth, and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate networked systems with microservice architecture.

Requirements

• C++, Senior Level, 5+ Years: Advanced proficiency in modern C++ development.
• UE4/5, Senior Level, 5+ Years: Extensive experience in Unreal Engine development, focusing on networking.
• Proven experience working with the Unreal Engine replication system.
• Hands-on experience in network gameplay development, including debugging and optimization.
• Familiarity with TCP and UDP protocols and low-level network programming.
• Experience with network profiling tools (e.g., Unreal Insights or third-party profilers).
• Experience with EOS (Epic Online Services).
• Understanding of microservice architectures and their integration with game systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with matchmaking systems and backend server integrations.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for multiplayer games.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Working conditions

• Remote-first setup: work from anywhere. We also have a great office in Cyprus.
• Flexible schedule: we follow an 8-hour workday, but you organize your routine around our core hours (12:00–17:00 GMT+2).
• Time off that matters: 22 paid vacation days, paid sick leave, and national holidays in your country. Plus, extra personal days when life calls.
• Fair compensation: your salary matches your skills and experience, with transparent conditions and additional pay for extra hours.
• No micromanagement: you’ll work in a transparent, supportive team where your voice is heard.
• Room for creativity: we value new ideas and encourage you to bring them into the game.