Senior Online Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Online Engineer to build systems and features for a modern multiplayer game. You'll have 5+ years of experience in game development, strong C++ skills, and experience shipping online multiplayer titles for consoles. You'll collaborate with backend services and game engineers to ensure a smooth and robust online experience for players.
Must have:
- Online Multiplayer
- Game Development
- C++ Programming
- Backend Services
Good to have:
- Console Shipping
- Game Client/Server
- Platform Integration
- Error Handling
Perks:
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive Healthcare
2 skills required
Job Details
Wildlight Entertainment is a brand-new, fully-funded entertainment studio comprised of talented creators from some of the biggest IPs in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. We are driven by our deep passion for making AAA games that leave a lasting impact on the world, and we match that drive with a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We foster a positive, supportive work environment built on mutual trust and open communication, where everyone has a voice and is treated with respect. With a bias for action and a belief in each other, we’re betting on ourselves to deliver truly unforgettable gaming experiences.
We're a remote-first company, but we believe people should be able to work where they can be most productive. Currently, we can employ in the United States and Canada. We also have offices in Los Angeles and Seattle for those interested in hybrid or full-time office work.
We are looking for a Senior Online Engineer to help us build the systems and features of a modern multiplayer game. If you have a passion for building online games and are excited about delivering a rock solid multiplayer experience that brings players together, this role could be for you. You will partner closely with our backend services team to write the game client and dedicated server code that serves as a bridge between backend and game systems. It will be your responsibility to make sure that the client and server have well-defined game loops, handle errors gracefully, and interact with backend services correctly and efficiently. You will also be responsible for integrating various platform online features such as login, parties, matchmaking, friends, and more. Working with the game team, you will identify how various game features need to interact with online services components and provide tools, APIs, and guidance required to enable those interactions. As a part of our engineering team, you will contribute to a culture of collaborative problem-solving, technical excellence, and continuous education and improvement.
Responsibilities
- Own the overall game loop for the game client and dedicated server, from launch through lobby, gameplay, and shutdown.
- Integrate online features of each supported platform with our cross-platform backend services.
- Ensure certification requirements related to online and multiplayer functionality for each platform are met.
- Collaborate with backend services and game engineers to build the systems and APIs required to integrate game systems with backend services.
- Ensure efficient use of backend service APIs, and gracefully handle any errors.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in game development.
- Excellent C++ programming and debugging skills.
- Experience shipping and maintaining an online multiplayer title for console.
- Experience writing game client and server code which interacts with a modern backend game services platform.
Compensation: We believe that a team that builds together wins together. Because of that, our compensation packages consist of competitive industry standard base salaries, an annual bonus, and royalties. For this specific role, the base salary range is $170,000 to $220,000 (USD) with the final salary offered dependent on job-related skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity.
Benefits: We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment with a no-crunch culture and an unlimited PTO policy so people can take the time when they need and want it! Additionally, we offer comprehensive healthcare, dental & vision coverage for you and your family and paid parental leave.
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About The Company
Wildlight Entertainment is a new, fully-funded entertainment studio comprised of talented creators from some of the biggest IPs in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall.
We are driven by our deep passion for making AAA games that leave a lasting impact on the world and we match that drive with a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We foster a positive, supportive work environment built on mutual trust and open communication, where everyone has a voice and everyone is treated with respect. With a bias for action and a belief in each other, we’re betting on ourselves to deliver truly unforgettable gaming experiences.
Wildlight Entertainment is a remote-first company, but we believe people should be able to work wherever they can be most productive. We currently have offices in Los Angeles and Seattle for those interested in hybrid or full-time office work.
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