Senior Network Programmer

1 Year ago • 5 Years + • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Network Programmer will be responsible for developing multiplayer components, focusing on stability, scalability, and rapid iteration. This role involves collaborating with engineering, production, and gameplay teams to push boundaries in online games. Key responsibilities include building infrastructure, architecting and implementing high-performance network code solutions, partnering with teams to build networked gameplay systems, optimizing and debugging network traffic, developing code to interact with backend systems, and providing mentorship on best practices.
Must have:
  • Excellent C++ programming skills (at least 5 years in networked games).
  • Proficient with synchronization, lag compensation, UDP/TCP, and bandwidth optimization.
  • Experience in Linux development.
  • Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills in a networked environment.
  • A proven track record of contributing to at least one shipped AAA game.
  • Experience in other areas of video game technology.
  • Experience with instrumentation and telemetry.
Good to have:
  • Excellent communication skills and experience coordinating with distributed development studios.
  • Experience with network security.
  • Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
  • Experience with live ops development and operation.
  • Tools development experience using Python, or other relevant languages.

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Network Programmer

Requisition ID:

R024319

Job Description:

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

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a talented Senior Network Programmer to join our team and help shape the foundation of our next-generation AAA experiences on our new IP.

You will drive innovation developing the multiplayer components of our engine. and workflows, focusing on stability, scalability, and rapid iteration. You will collaborate with engineering, production and gameplay teams in order to push boundaries of what’s possible in online games.


You’ll help us…

  • Build the infrastructure for Architect and implement high performance network code solutions for client and server game logic
  • Partner with the engineering and design teams to build networked gameplay systems
  • Optimize and debug game network traffic
  • Develop networking code to interact with backend systems and online services
  • Provide insight and mentorship to gameplay engineering teams on best practices for use of multiplayer systems you build and support

You’re awesome because you have…

  • Excellent C++ programming skills - at least 5 years experience in networked games or equivalent.
  • Proficient with synchronization, lag compensation, UDP/TCP, packet bandwidth optimization
  • Experience in Linux development
  • Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills within a networked environment.
  • A proven track record of contributing to at least one shipped AAA game.
  • Experience in other areas of video game technology.
  • Experience with instrumentation and telemetry

Bonus points for…

  • Excellent communication skills and experience coordinating with distributed development studios
  • Experience with network security.
  • Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
  • Experience with live ops development and operation
  • Tools development experience using Python, or other relevant languages

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?

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