Network Programmer (m/f/d) - System Engineering / Admin, Ingenieur

Summary:

Develop and maintain the Networking System of our proprietary game engine. Improve and optimize our existing codebase. Co-design and co-develop new networking features. Collaborate with our game project teams to deliver stable and enjoyable multiplayer experiences. Develop and maintain cross-platform interfaces to third-party online services like Steam, Epic, GOG, PSN, Xbox Live. Create and maintain technical documentation.

Some of your responsibilities:

Work with a team of experienced engineers to design and implement a wide variety of systems to support online games

Develop and integrate platform features as well as modify and improve existing platform technology to support their needs

Enhance and maintain an internally developed SDK that exposes THQN online services functionality to other internal and external studios.

Document systems thoroughly, both in terms of technical design and end-user APIs

Provide ongoing support for existing applications

Optimize network use to resolve issues related to replication, latency, and bandwidth

Other duties as assigned

Architect solutions for connecting clients to a game server

Desired qualifications:

Strong C++ programming skills

Experience with low-level network programming for multiplayer games

Familiar with implementing client/server architecture

Knowledge of network and server security issues

Experience as a network programmer on at least one shipped multiplayer games

Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code

Proactive, autonomous and self-motivated

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ensure all code is documented in line with relevant procedures

Passion for real-time strategy or roleplaying games is welcomed

Applicants must be authorized to work in Germany/E.U

Fluent in written and spoken English