Networking Software Engineer

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Networking Software Engineer to join our engineering team.  Your focus will be on low-level and game level network design and programming.    You will have the opportunity and be prepared to work on a system that will support a high level of concurrent daily active users.  

• Co-Design server and client side networking code.
• Maintain and optimize core network gameplay functionality.
• Debug and fix networking issues.
• Implement new online features as defined by the game design documents.
• Develop tools to help debug issues.
• B.S. in computer science, computer engineering or other relevant field.
• 4 years of professional network or systems programming experience using C++.
• Experience on a project with a high number of current daily users.
• Experience with network gameplay synchronization and online game service APIs, such as Xbox Live, PSN, Steam.
• Working knowledge of networking systems and their components including: DNS, NAT, firewalls, security methods, peer-to-peer and client server models.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and content creators to develop robust, maintainable and cutting-edge technology.
• Creative, focused, results-oriented, self-motivated, resourceful problem-solver with excellent debugging and strong communications skills.

Pluses:

• Experience with C# / .NET or Java.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, LUA, etc.).
• Knowledge in web frameworks, tech and commerce.
• Experience in a Linux environment.