Intermediate Online Engineer

The successful candidate will work within a team of engineers implementing online features for one of our innovative driving games for major home consoles.
You will be responsible for implementing the technology required for significant online features. These could include networked physics simulation, networked game logic, plus higher-level features like matchmaking, session management, etc.

• Implement practical and timely solutions that meet the game design and technical requirements.
• Work with our existing team to investigate, design and implement class-leading online features for our future games.
• Work as a key part of an agile development team, taking responsibility for organising and planning your own work.

• Passionate about playing and making games.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
• At least 1 game completed on major home consoles or PC with online/network programming experience.
• Experience solving online games issues related to latency, bandwidth and synchronization.
• Ability to plan your own work and deliver on time.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience of online communities, e-commerce, downloadable content.