Sharkmob
Senior Netcode Engineer
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Job Description
- Req#: 1553259
- Take ownership of choosing real-time multiplayer network technologies and techniques.
- Research and implement innovative & optimal improvements to the current Unreal Engine network stack to help drive a large-scale multiplayer environment.
- Collaborate with the game teams to develop solutions to multiplayer problems, effectively communicating insights on performance, scalability, security and robustness.
- Contribute to the Sharkmob technology stack to empower our game teams to develop the next generation of online games.
- Help improve the development process across the engineering group.
- Continue to develop your engineering skills.
- Proven track record as a network programmer or similar for a multiplayer game that has shipped.
- Excellent knowledge of C/C++ and software architectural skills.
- An in-depth understanding of game networking models their advantages and disadvantages.
- An advanced knowledge of server architecture and networking protocols used for real-time online multiplayer games.
- Passionate about writing lean, performant and secure code.
- A good understanding of modern game engines, their architecture and their capabilities.
- Good knowledge of computer science fundamentals and mathematics.
- An effective communicator who loves to collaborate with your own & other teams.
- Competitive salaries based on up-to-date data from external benchmarking providers & reviewed annually.
- 30 days annual leave, in addition to all UK Bank Holidays.
- Hybrid work-from-home policy.
- Discretionary annual performance-based bonus.
- Private pension (10% total, up to 5% individual contribution matched by Sharkmob).
- BUPA private Healthcare, Cigna dental cover, life insurance scheme and income protection policy.
- £425 yearly preventative healthcare allowance.
- Core studio hours 10:00-16:00 with 1 'wellness hour' to be used per week.
- Daily breakfasts, snacks & refreshments at the studio.
- VISA sponsorship (individual & dependents).
- Relocation assistance for people within & outside of the UK.
Who we are
Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and has offices in Malmö, Sweden, and London, UK. The studio develops AAA-quality games for PC and console, using the Unreal Engine to power its ambitions of taking multiplayer games to new heights.
Currently, we are working on two major projects: Exoborne – a Sharkmob original game created in Malmö, is a tactical, open-world extraction shooter set in a United States torn apart by apocalyptic forces of nature. The second project, developed in London, is another Sharkmob original IP yet to be announced. Our first game, Bloodhunt - a battle royale set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, was released on 27 April 2022.
At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, smart decisions, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more great perks of being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit our homepage.
Overview
We're looking for a Senior Netcode Engineer to ensure we have the optimum technologies, techniques, and solutions to deliver on our vision of our real-time multiplayer experience. Working as part of our Engineering team, a multidisciplinary group working across all things technology, you’ll be reporting to our Technical Director and collaborating closely with Design, Narrative and Art to bring a world-class interactive experience to life. You’ll be supported by passionate technologists who thrive on engineering excellence and push the boundaries of what’s possible with new technologies & innovative solutions.
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About the company
HAVING FUN WHILE DOING WHAT YOU LOVE. FEELING OWNERSHIP OF YOUR WORK. CREATIVE ELBOW ROOM. AWESOME GAMING EXPERIENCES. THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT.
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