The Senior Network Programmer’s primary responsibility is to design and implement low level network systems and implement network game play or enable network game play to be developed. Must also exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high level of understanding towards game technology production and an adaptability to meet the needs of multiple projects utilising common technology, when applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Development of technical design specification, implementation and test plans
• Testing, debugging and revision of new or legacy engine network systems
• Development of network systems appropriate to a given game
• Implementing and supporting other network features as required by a given game’s target platform or platforms
• Profiling, performance-analysis, performance tuning
• Researching state of the art techniques and contributing innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game networking
• Working with Technology Programmers, Development Directors, QA Testers and game project production staff
• Meet production schedules and deadlines

Knowledge Requirements:

• High proficiency in C/C++
• Extensive console programming experience on shipped AAA titles required
• Excellent debugging and communication skills
• Practical experience with 3D maths
• Experience with at least one console network API
• Experience developing network game play
• Experience with source control systems

Experience and Qualifications:

• Communicate effectively within a large group/multiple project environment
• Think critically, and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues
• High personal standards as demonstrated in quality and pride of work
• Create complex systems from start to finish
• Quickly master proprietary tools and development processes
• To take direction and criticism
• Meet deadlines designated for team projects
• Professionalism and the ability to function well within a team
• Self-motivated

Here is what the studio has to say:

“We offer a super benefits package including generous holidays, flexitime and excellent employee benefits. Further perks include our legendary annual Big Day Out, plus epic Christmas parties, money on your birthday, and free fruit for everyone! Our new, regular studio Game Jams are a highlight – staff spend a full day developing and pitching their own game ideas for possible development by us.”

“Our environment is relaxed, friendly and built upon the basis of every team member having the opportunity to shine and have a realisable input into the games we create. We are a very happy ship with lots of incredibly nice people that partake in shared interest groups, lunchtime clubs, charity fundraising events and lots of socialising.”

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