Description

Coconut Lizard are looking for an experienced Network and/or Online Programmer to join our team where we work on Sea of Thieves in Partnership with Microsoft Game Studios Rare Ltd.

Core responsibilities include:

• Implement and refine game networking systems and features
• Assist clients in multiplayer technology integrations
• Maintain and refine cross-platform solutions to support third-party online services (PSN, Xbox Live, Steam etc)

Requirements

Required:

• Professional experience shipping at least one title
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4
• A background in console game development
• Knowledge of technical documentation and testing

Desired:

• 3+ years' network programming experience
• Excellent c++ knowledge
• Experience with multithreaded development
• Experience with low level network principles and programming - Sockets, NAT, UDP, TCP/IP etc
• Experienced with higher level networking systems such as matchmaking, server hosting and game network services (Steam, PSN, Xbox Live etc)
• Ability to estimate task schedules/dependencies
• Ability to write well optimised and portable code
• Knowledge of existing network optimisation techniques
• Experience with performance analysis tools
• Ability to decipher and understand complex systems
• Excellent problem solving skills

Benefits

We offer the following benefits to ALL employees:

• Very Competitive Salaries (based on UK comparisons)
• 25 Days' Holiday Per Year PLUS Bank Holidays (bank Holidays dependent on country of residence)
• Up to 10% Company Matched Pension
  • Full Private Medical Insurance (PMI) - UK Residents only.
  • Medical Cashplan Scheme (dental/optical/...) - UK Residents only.
  • Annual Birthday Voucher
  • Christmas Bonus Scheme
  • Death in Service Cover
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen provided totally free with a selection of:
• Flexible Working Hours