Summary:
Pixel Toys are looking for a Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer with previous experience working on a networked multiplayer shooter project. Help us create an entertaining and polished co-op horde mode built for VR platforms. In this work from home contract role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team with opportunities to add your own ideas into the mix.
As a candidate for this role, you will have worked across a wide variety of game systems on at least 2 shipped titles in an Experienced or Senior position. Importantly you must also be self-motivating, proactive and with a personal desire to deliver at the highest standard.
Responsibilities
- Prototyping gameplay mechanics for review and iteration.
- Create gameplay systems that support real-time network syncing
- Implementation and support of multiplayer AI, shooting and synced physics simulations
- Implement animation, audio, and visual effect systems.
- Creating usable tooling and pipelines to empower art and design teams.
- Ensuring good clean project practices are maintained.
- Profiling and optimizing critical code.
- Debugging network gameplay issues.
- Promote usage of new Unity technologies where applicable.
- Perform code reviews and give feedback
Requirements:
- Expert knowledge of Unity.
- Professional C# programming experience.
- Solid understanding of coding processes, standards and methodologies.
- Experience of working on systems for real-time multiplayer gameplay.
- Experience of prototyping and rapid iteration of features.
- Strong debugging skills.
- Agile development experience.
- A positive βcan doβ attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A passion for making games and solving technical problems.
Desirable:
- Experience of developing VR games with 6dof interaction model
- Experience of developing shooting games
- Experience of Git and associated clients.
- Experience of working with mecanim and AI.
Why apply to Pixel Toys?
Pixel Toys is a diverse, equal opportunities employer and believes strongly in maintaining an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We strive to provide an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and join in driving our joint success. Recruitment selection is based on skills, experience and a good Pixel Toys mission and values fit.