Lead Gameplay Network Engineer

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

CD PROJEKT RED is currently seeking a Lead Gameplay Network Engineer to join our team working on Cyberpunk 2 the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. As a Lead Gameplay Network Engineer you and your team will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the network architecture and online systems. You will lead and manage a team of talented engineers working collaboratively to ensure seamless and robust online systems.

We are seeking a candidate with a blend of proven management experience and technical expertise in networking for games- if thats you we encourage you to apply!

Daily Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers with duties including hiring supporting the performance and career development of your reports while fostering a team environment of collaboration and innovation.
Design implement and maintain scalable and efficient network architectures for online features.
Ensure low-latency high-performance online experiences for players.
Lead your team to develop and optimize multiplayer systems including matchmaking and address challenges related to latency bandwidth usage and server performance.
Work closely with game designers gameplay programmers and other departments to integrate network features seamlessly.
Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable server deployment and maintenance.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in network programming and online gaming technologies.
Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance the studios network capabilities.

Qualifications :

At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
At least 1 year of leadership/managerial experience.
Proven track record of leadership in a senior network engineering role
Proficient in C programming and deep knowledge of Unreal Engine.
Deep understanding of software architecture principles and experience designing scalable performant systems.
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus with a mindset geared towards adaptability collaboration and continuous improvement.
A deep passion for gaming and a relentless drive to create unforgettable player experiences through cutting-edge technology.

Additional Information :

This job can be hybrid/in-office from Boston or fully remote.

Health & Well-being

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 dress-code 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 knowledge-sharing initiatives online tutorials and e-learning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
Merch 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

Dog-friendly 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.

If youve observed any irregularities in our recruitment process please click here to report them.

#LI-ONSITE #LI-REMOTE

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

CD PROJEKT RED is currently seeking a Lead Gameplay Network Engineer to join our team working on Cyberpunk 2 the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. As a Lead Gameplay Network Engineer you and your team will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the network architecture and online systems...

We are seeking a candidate with a blend of proven management experience and technical expertise in networking for games- if thats you we encourage you to apply!

Daily Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers with duties including hiring supporting the performance and career development of your reports while fostering a team environment of collaboration and innovation.
Design implement and maintain scalable and efficient network architectures for online features.
Ensure low-latency high-performance online experiences for players.
Lead your team to develop and optimize multiplayer systems including matchmaking and address challenges related to latency bandwidth usage and server performance.
Work closely with game designers gameplay programmers and other departments to integrate network features seamlessly.
Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable server deployment and maintenance.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in network programming and online gaming technologies.
Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance the studios network capabilities.

Qualifications :

At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
At least 1 year of leadership/managerial experience.
Proven track record of leadership in a senior network engineering role
Proficient in C programming and deep knowledge of Unreal Engine.
Deep understanding of software architecture principles and experience designing scalable performant systems.
Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus with a mindset geared towards adaptability collaboration and continuous improvement.
A deep passion for gaming and a relentless drive to create unforgettable player experiences through cutting-edge technology.

Additional Information :

This job can be hybrid/in-office from Boston or fully remote.

Health & Well-being

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 dress-code 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 knowledge-sharing initiatives online tutorials and e-learning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
Merch 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

Dog-friendly 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.

If youve observed any irregularities in our recruitment process please click here to report them.

#LI-ONSITE #LI-REMOTE

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Load Balancing
Routing Protocols
Network Administration
Network Engineering
BGP
LAN
Computer Networking
IPsec
OSPF
Cisco ASA
Juniper
MPLS

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