Senior Gameplay Engineer – Combat
CD PROJEKT SA
Lead Gameplay Network Engineer
CD PROJEKT SA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Boston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Manage a team of engineers, with duties including hiring, supporting the performance and career development of your reports while fostering a team environment of collaboration and innovation.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient network architectures for online features.
- Ensure low-latency, high-performance online experiences for players.
- Lead your team to develop and optimize multiplayer systems, including matchmaking, and address challenges related to latency, bandwidth usage, and server performance.
- Work closely with game designers, gameplay programmers, and other departments to integrate network features seamlessly.
- Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable server deployment and maintenance.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in network programming and online gaming technologies.
- Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance the studio's network capabilities.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of professional experience as a programmer within the games industry.
- At least 1 year of leadership/managerial experience.
- Proven track record of leadership in a senior network engineering role.
- Proficient in C++ programming and deep knowledge of Unreal Engine.
- Deep understanding of software architecture principles and experience designing scalable, performant systems.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus, with a mindset geared towards adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- A deep passion for gaming and a relentless drive to create unforgettable player experiences through cutting-edge technology.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
- 401K with employer matching.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement.
- Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
C++Unreal Enginenetwork architecturemultiplayer systemsmatchmakingsoftware architecturescalable systemsperformance optimizationnetwork programmingonline gaming technologies
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcollaborationinnovationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingcreativityadaptabilitycontinuous improvement
