Adhesive Games is looking for an experienced Network Programmer to join our growing team here in Los Angeles, California to work on our F2P Mech Based FPS Hawken (see http://playhawken.com). This is an individual that would cover the networking area in the title, with a focus on online features.
This is a permanent position and would require working from our studio in the Pasadena, Los Angeles area.
Job Responsibilities Include:
• Build new online features in the game client.
• Collaborate with the engineering team developing the backend server infrastructure.
• Integrate new versions of our online SDK middleware.
• Optimize bandwidth usage in gameplay code.
• Solve networking problems reported by the community.
• Find solutions to cheat exploits.
• Improve speed and reliability of online features.
• Work closely with game designers and UI programmers in designing the features.
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in game industry.
• Expert knowledge of C++ and C#
• Shipped more than one multiplayer game to market.
• Familiar with Design Patterns.
• Understands UML to review and produce software designs.
• Strong in code design and architecture.
• Delivers bug-free and secure code with minimal iterations.
• Writes simple and easily maintainable code.
• Self-managed person able to succeed with minimal supervision.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Open minded low-drama attitude.
• Creative mindset and forward thinking approach to solving problems, able to arrive at unconventional solutions as needed.
Preferred:
• Shipped at least one multiplatform online game (PC, Xbox 360 & PS3).
• Experience with Xbox Live or similar platforms with Matchmaking, Parties, Achievement systems
• Shipped a game with Unreal Engine 3.
• A passion for eSports with an understanding of how online features should innovate in the next generation.

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