Senior / Principal Multiplayer Programmer

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior / Principal Multiplayer Programmer to join our busy Hexworks studio and support driving our games forward.

A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, maintainable code that is accessible to a wide range of developers.
• Implement features across all current and next-gen platforms, including prototypes and new technologies, to create an exceptional multiplayer experience for all players.
• Collaborate effectively with artists, designers, and other developers from diverse backgrounds to seamlessly integrate multiplayer elements into the overall game vision.
• Identify and solve technical problems as they arise, including cross-platform issues, debugging, profiling and optimising for reduced memory usage and increased real-time performance.
• Work with third-party API such as PlayStation Network, XBOX Live and Steamworks.
• Collaborate productively in a team environment, clearly communicating ideas and issues across disciplines, fostering a culture of respect and open communication.
• Partner with QA and other teams to ensure a high level of game quality.
• Manage deadlines effectively and work well under pressure, meeting multiple production objectives on time.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years experience as a Multiplayer Programmer or other relevant role within the Game Industry
• Experience working on AA+ games
• Excellent C/C++ skills at a professional level
  
• Experience with networked applications or features (real-time, cross-platform, client-server & p2p topics)
• Experience developing in and debugging multi-threaded/concurrent architectures
• Experience working with Microsoft and Sony game consoles
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
• Familiarity with backend technologies
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine
• Familiarity with network prediction methodologies
• Ability to quickly familiarise yourself and work with a large existing codebase
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical team members

What we offer:

• Attractive remuneration, holidays and social events. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.
• Flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays.
• Annual discretionary studio bonus
• Free games and merchandise
• Wrap parties for game releases
• Remote/Homeworking with flexible working schedules (core hours 10am - 4pm CET), a fun environment, and a relaxing culture, including the opportunity to work with the leading technology and creative minds in the world.
• Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever

Recruitment Process:

• Once our Talent Acquisition team receives your application, together with the hiring team, we will review your CV, portfolio and the answers you provided in the application form and if all the boxes are ticked, we're moving to the next stage.
• Initial call with Talent Acquisition Specialist - During this call you'll learn about the company and we learn about you. We'll talk about your experience & expectations with working in a fully remote environment and we'll talk about your expertise. We'll finish this call with some admin questions. There will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions as well.
• After the initial call, usually 1 or 2 interviews with the hiring team follows. These interviews will be a bit more technical and will go deeper into your experience, skills & knowledge. As you would have signed an NDA by now, you'll also learn a bit more about the project you would work on. During these interviews we'll also focus on finding out whether you're a good fit for our company culture and that we share the same values.
• We may or may not ask you to do the test - this is decided on an individual basis and you will receive instructions with the test.
• If everything goes well, the last step in the recruitment process is the offer presentation call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and your future line manager to discuss the offer and next steps to get you successfully on board.

We are an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in!
Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at with us, please let us know in your application and we will accommodate to the best of our ability.