Network Programmer (Senior to Principal)

Position available inWarsaw Poland or Malmö Sweden(On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a talented Network Programmer to join our team and help shape the foundation of our next-generation AAA experiences on our new IP.

Whether youre a seasoned Senior Network Programmer ready to take the next step or already operating at a Principal level wed love to hear from you. Were looking for individuals with strong technical foundations and a drive to build something from the ground up. The scope of your responsibilities will be shaped around your experience and areas of expertise with opportunities to grow into technical leadership as our multiplayer foundation evolves.

You will drive innovation developing the multiplayer components of our engine. and workflows focusing on stability scalability and rapid iteration. You will collaborate with engineering production and gameplay teams in order to push boundaries of whats possible in online games.

Youll help us

• Build the infrastructure for Architect and implement high performance network code solutions for client and server game logic
• Partner with the engineering and design teams to build networked gameplay systems
• Optimize and debug game network traffic
• Develop networking code to interact with backend systems and online services
• Provide insight and mentorship to gameplay engineering teams on best practices for use of multiplayer systems you build and support

Youre awesome because you have

• Excellent C programming skills - at least 5 years of experience in networked games or equivalent.
• Proficient with synchronization lag compensation UDP/TCP packet bandwidth optimization
• Experience in Linux development
• Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills within a networked environment.
• A proven track record of contributing to at least one shipped AAA game.
• Experience in other areas of video game technology.
• Experience with instrumentation and telemetry

Bonus points for

• Excellent communication skills and experience coordinating with distributed development studios
• Experience with network security.
• Experience with multi-platform development including PC Xbox and PlayStation.
• Experience with live ops development and operation
• Tools development experience using Python or other relevant languages

Not sure you meet all the qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.

Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.

Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future

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