Senior Multiplayer Engineer
2 Months ago • All levels • $212,000 PA - $318,400 PA
Software Development & Engineering
Job Description
As the Senior Multiplayer Engineer, you will be responsible for bringing Sneaky Sasquatch's gameplay into a connected, online world. This involves partnering with creators to design and implement new multiplayer gameplay mechanics, architecting foundational multiplayer technologies, and leading end-to-end development of the online ecosystem, including core replication, session management, and AWS backend infrastructure. You will build systems to connect players for co-op gameplay, shared social spaces, and new multiplayer modes, while also establishing the technical foundation for online security, live operations, and scalable performance across the Apple ecosystem. As a domain expert and technical leader for multiplayer and backend systems, you will communicate effectively across teams and contribute to a focused internal team where general programming skills and creative gameplay implementation are valued. This role allows you to create playful, emotionally resonant, and connected experiences for millions of players.
Good To Have:
- Domain expert in multiplayer and backend
- General programming skills
- Creative gameplay implementation
Must Have:
- Design and implement multiplayer gameplay mechanics
- Architect multiplayer technologies
- Lead online ecosystem development
- Build player connection systems
- Establish online security and performance
As the Senior Multiplayer Engineer, you will be the creative and technical force responsible for bringing Sneaky Sasquatch's beloved gameplay into a connected, online world. You will: - Partner directly with the original creators to design and implement new multiplayer gameplay mechanics that feel magical, intuitive, and native to the world of Sneaky Sasquatch. - Architect and own the foundational multiplayer technologies that will power the entire connected experience for Sneaky Sasquatch. - Lead all aspects of the end-to-end development of our online ecosystem, from core replication and session management to backend infrastructure on AWS. - Build the systems that connect players, including co-op gameplay, shared social spaces, and new multiplayer game modes. - Establish the technical foundation for online security, live operations, and scalable performance across the entire Apple ecosystem. - Serve as the team's domain expert and technical leader for all things multiplayer and backend. Communicate clearly and effectively across teams to ensure alignment and momentum. - Be a part of a uniquely small and focused internal team at Apple, where general programming skills are deeply valued with a focus on creative gameplay implementation. - Work alongside the creators of Sneaky Sasquatch to define what it means for Apple to make games. This role offers the chance to create playful, emotionally resonant, and connected experiences for millions of players around the world.
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