Game Server Programmer

This position requires you to reside in Japan during your employment with Wizcorp.

Wizcorp is looking for Game Server Programmers to work on exciting multiplayer games targeting a variety of consoles and environments. Depending on your background skills and experience well find the most suitable role within our teams.

Is this job for me

You have a few years of work experience implementing real-time networking in games and have seen the release of a few games. You know all the quirks of low-level networking. You live and breathe C but dont mind using the right language for the job either. Youre not afraid to deep-dive into any network protocol implementation to make some improvements. Youve implemented your fair share of lobby and matchmaking systems.

Sounds like you Then this job is for you!

Typical day

You start your day by reviewing code from other engineers and ensuring they meet quality expectations. You will mainly work on network-related systems but will often need to remain up-to-date with the features being implemented by your peers. Some days you will be working on the game itself ensuring a smooth multiplayer experience. On others you will focus on peripheral systems used to support the gaming experience like lobbies matchmaking and ranking systems. You may have to work on network optimization help and support server-build deployments and work on low-level parts of game engines affecting the quality of the multiplayer experience.

The ideal candidate will be able to

• Implement multiplayer and networked features and make server builds of the game.
• Create standalone peripheral systems (lobby matchmaking etc.)
• Design test and debug own code without assistance from other engineers
• Capable of analyzing network traffic as part of problem-solving and debugging
• Break down large features into engineering tasks and work with other engineers to complete them
• Decipher and understand complex systems
• Mentor engineers in engine development best practices
• Develop system with a strong focus on optimization and performance
• Confidently communicate with all members of the company

Roles and Responsibilities

• Estimate own tasks and deliver them in a timely manner
• Write clear maintainable code that passes review by other senior engineers
• Raise all blockers when they arise to the project lead
• Test and document provided solutions to allow other developers to review and learn
• Implement and uphold software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle
• Take ownership of large areas of the code base and large complex features
• Take ownership of mission-critical areas of the codebase
• Coordinate with members outside of the engineering team to deliver features in a timely manner
• Determine large feature feasibility and propose solutions
• Provide solid programming expertise to deliver large features and architecture suggestions
• Provide code review analysis that uses all relevant experience to foresee problems with design and implementation

Application process

① Online selection

We review resumes from all applicants within 2 weeks. If your profile matches our requirements we will send you tests and challenges. Based on the results we will contact you again to schedule the first interview.

② Interviews

We conduct three interviews to assess your character passions skills and interest in what we do. We also take the time to share our vision and values as we believe you are interviewing us as much as we are interviewing you.

③ Reference Checks

We conduct reference checks with your previous employers or professional contacts to better understand your experience and working style.

④ Offer

We make our final decision within 2 weeks after the final interview and send a detailed offer upon success.

Onboarding process

We strive to make the onboarding process as smooth and worry-free as possible.

Upon acceptance of our offer you will receive our working agreement and our rules of employment.

Ideally we want you to join us within a month but we can adjust to your current work situation.

On your first day your manager will introduce you to your team and will set a schedule for reviews over the 6-month probation period. We will give you all the support you need to complete it successfully.

At Wizcorp we grow together.

Senior staff will support you and provide mentorship. You will also have access to digital learning material and your manager will help you define a training curriculum based on your career aspirations.

You can learn more about our career philosophy here: :

Skillset

• Ability to write clean readable performant code and design the architecture around it
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of existing optimization techniques
• Focus on performance and performance analysis
• Strong math skills
• Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions
• Eager to both provide and receive constructive feedback for continual growth
• Strong software development skills design theory and development processes
• Strong personal time management
• Experience in one or multiple of the following
  • Multiplayer integration with Unreal Engine and/or proprietary game engines
  • Creation and deployment of server builds for Unreal Engine and/or proprietary game engines
  • Networking and network protocols
  • Knowledge of and ability to create network protocols used for multiplayer games
  • Development and integration of custom peripheral server-side systems (lobby matchmaking ranking etc.)

Experience

• University degree in Engineering Computer Science or related discipline; or relevant professional experience
• For Japan-based candidates: 3 years of professional software engineering experience and 2 years of professional experience developing game servers
• For overseas-based candidates: 7 years of professional software engineering experience and 6 years of professional experience developing game servers
• Solid software engineering abilities (good code hygiene familiarity with various coding patterns etc.)
• Strong experience with C and C#
• Good experience in a variety of programming languages used to create peripheral server-side systems
• Comfortable with source code management systems (Git SVN Perforce etc.)
• At least conversational Japanese proficiency - JLPT N3 or above
• English proficiency (ability to read write and discuss technical matters)

Preferred

• Experience with some of the following languages: Go Java shell scripting (Bash PowerShell etc.)
• Experience with other game engines such as Unreal Unity open source engines or others
• At least 3 years of experience in the video game industry
• Worked on at least 1 released game

Additional Information :

Business hours and Location

Flexibility in time

We all have different creative clocks and you know yours better than we do.

We will expect you to work 8 hours per day from Monday to Friday with core hours between 11:00 and 16:00 (excluding a 1-hour break). The rest will be up to you.

Flexibility in location

Wizcorp fully embraces telework and most of us work from home. Office space is also available for your convenience and you will have access to meeting rooms and hot desks.

We may require you to work onsite on specific occasions when using highly specialized equipment.

Offices are located at 1 Chome-22-19 Izumi 89F Suginami City Tokyo 168-0063 ( map)

You must reside in Japan during your employment at Wizcorp. We offer legal support for visa applications. Depending on your situation we may allow you to work outside of Japan during your probation period.

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary

The following tiers are currently in application for this position:

• GS1: 400450K/month (equivalent to 2-3 years of experience)
• GS2: 450550K/month (equivalent to 4-5 years of experience)
• GS3: 550600K/month (equivalent to 6-7 years of experience)

All new staff members initial salary will be based on experience and interview evaluation.

Includes a 6 months probation period. Salary is not affected nor changed during that period.

Raises and bonuses

• You will be reviewed once a year and your salary will be adjusted to match with gained experience and project contributions.
• Pay raises are awarded around March each year in line with our budget and financial forecasting for the subsequent year.
• We do not offer bonuses.

Additional benefits

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15000 JPY/month)
• Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English)
• Commute fees (however train passes are not reimbursed)

Holidays and vacations

• Weekends and national holidays
• Summer/winter vacation: 5 days per year (paid applicable after the probation period)
• Annual Paid Leave: 10 days per year (first year following the probation period)
• Bereavement/funeral leave
• Sick leave: 5 days per year (paid applicable after the probation period)

Welfare

• Social insurance
• Parental leave (learn more here)

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: APAC Japan

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time Remote

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