Senior Multiplayer Engineer

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Description

• Create and maintain high volume C++ game server systems to sync player state in a reliable, secure, and scalable manner • Create and maintain high volume Golang supporting backend services • Monitor and diagnose problems in the live environment, fixing them in a timely manner • Keep improving our backend architecture and development workflow to deliver the optimal experience to the player, as well as benefit everyone in the studio • Help guide future multiplayer technology, systems, and architecture design

Requirements

• Have 3+ years experience working on the back-end for an MMO or high-volume, low-latency web services • Be fluent in C++ • Experience with UDP, bit-level serialization, delta compression, and other techniques for developing efficient network code for real time games • Be comfortable integrating with external backend services via various protocols • Have strong opinions on the different approaches to managing network communication, resource scaling, automated deployment, security, reliability, and data tracking/analysis • Be familiar with creating unit tests, stress tests, and integration tests • Be proficient debugging in network environments • Be proficient in Linux

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break • Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in. • Pet Insurance for those who need it too. • Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members • Pre-tax wellness stipend • Pre-tax work from home stipend • Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match • Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (CCA) • Discount portal for everyday goods and services • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together • Support for personal professional development