Job Description

Digital Scapes is looking for an experienced network programmer to add to their team. The role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge networking solutions for an ambitious AAA title. The position is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, but involves close collaboration with development teams in Poland.

Daily responsibilities

• Coordinating multiplayer requirements with leads and designers
• Formulating solutions, negotiating them with stakeholders, and implementing them
• Supporting team members of various disciplines locally as well as remotely
• Troubleshooting and bug fixing

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++
• At least 3 years’ of relevant experience in the games industry
• Good understanding of the problem of lag, prediction and correction
• Demonstrable initiative and drive to produce results
• Ability to define and meet a schedule
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility to respond quickly to changing priorities in an interruptive environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (for collaboration with Poland)

Nice to have

• Experience with first-person perspective games (especially shooters)
• Passion for games or good understanding of gameplay mechanics
• Readiness to travel to Poland for 1-2 months’ training

Additional Information

• A chance to work on one of the most anticipated role-playing games
• Modern and relaxed studio atmosphere with cutting-edge technologies
• Competitive salary and project-based bonuses