This job listing expired on Feb 4, 2021
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