Senior Network Programmer

2 Days ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Network Programmer will be part of a team creating world-class entertainment experiences. They will work on the network team, handling tasks from low-level optimization to high-level synchronization of game objects. The role is full-time, in-office, based in Dundee, Scotland. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining networking systems, synchronizing game entities efficiently, and meeting required targets. The role involves supporting the synchronization of gameplay state and mechanics between players, optimizing networking systems, and enhancing prediction and interpolation systems. The candidate should have 5+ years of commercial games programming experience.
Must have:
  • 5+ years commercial games programming experience.
  • Experience working on one or more shipped titles.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Self-Motivated.
Good to have:
  • Experience working on networking prediction and interpolation systems.
  • Experience working on Xbox and Sony console platforms.
  • Experience working with low-level network libraries.

Job Details

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Senior Network Programmer who possess a passion for games. Working on the network team will involve a large variety of different tasks from the low-level (such as optimising the data sent over the physical network) to the high-level (such as ensuring game objects move smoothly in network games taking packet loss and network latency into account).

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Dundee, Scotland. 

WHAT WE DO

  • Support the synchronisation of gameplay state and mechanics between players in multiplayer sessions to enable a shared gameplay experience.
  • Optimise networking systems to minimise usage of CPU processing, memory and bandwidth.
  • Enhance prediction and interpolation systems to ensure game entities move smoothly in multiplayer games in high latency/packet loss conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop, maintain and extend current networking systems on different gaming platforms.
  • Synchronise game entities and gameplay state in a bandwidth efficient manner that works well over home Internet conditions.
  • Use time productively and efficiently to make every effort to meet required targets.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years commercial games programming experience.
  • Experience working on one or more shipped titles, ideally through the submission and release process.

SKILLS

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Self-Motivated.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Experience working on networking prediction and interpolation systems.
  • Experience working on Xbox and Sony console platforms.
  • Experience working with low-level network libraries.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

 

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