CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Expert Network Engineer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the online server infrastructure for Project Sirius an original video game combining beloved aspects of The Witcher world with immersive multiplayer gameplay.
We are seeking a seasoned professional who can bring extensive experience in network engineering to enhance the multiplayer aspects of our game. Your contributions will directly play a critical role in providing our players the best gameplay experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Work with gameplay programmers and designers to help ensure that all game features are functional and optimized for the best player experience on clients and servers.
- Proactively identify implement and support new network features in the game and engine such as replication systems client and server replays and novel features to be shared across projects.
- Help guide and establish network programming patterns for other developers to follow.
- Maintain and support listen and dedicated servers on multiple platforms including Linux and Windows.
- Optimize dedicated and listen server usage for bandwidth latency and overall network usage as well as ensuring optimal cpu and memory usage.
- Work closely with infrastructure teams across the organization to drive the implementation and feedback for matchmaking server orchestration containerization and session scalability.
Qualifications :
- networked inengine realtime multiplayer experience with a proven track record of shipping networked multiplayer games utilizing the Unreal Engine.
- Excellent C skills and familiarity with game scripting languages like Blueprint.
- Familiarity with various potential scripting languages used in server orchestration and usage like Lua Python etc.
- Experience in a crossdisciplinary development environment.
- Deep understanding of game networking concepts and trade offs required for cooperative multiplayer games..
- Selfmotivated strong work ethic and able to work independently.
- Curiosity kindness and a positive and professional cando attitude.
Nice to haves:
- Experience with interfacing with various cloud providers and other online infrastructure systems including Docker containerization.
- Commercial experience shipping games on multiple platforms.
- Knowledge of Linux development and potential Linux specific optimizations.
Additional Information :
This job can be hybrid/inoffice from Boston or fully remote.
Health & Wellbeing
- Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
- Paid Leave 20 days of holiday for every team member per year 26 days after two years).
- No dresscode we like to keep it casual.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings lectures and courses internal workshops knowledgesharing initiatives online tutorials and elearning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
- Merch gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
- A welcome pack filled with goodies to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Life in the Office
- Dogfriendly office dog owner Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! Theres always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
- Truly international working environment a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime