Online/Networking Engineer
Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility will be programming a variety of game related features for AAA multiplayer online games encompassing all elements including: matchmaking, online persistence, community features and social media integration, data and statistics, anti-cheat, infrastructure design/implementation, live operations management, and optimizations.

Required Experience:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years Online /Multiplayer Programmer experience on a high profile title or titles for the current generation of consoles and or PC (Xbox 360, PS3, WiiU).
• Must have shipped at least 1 multiplayer console title, AAA a plus.
• Strong C/C++, Lua, and Ruby software engineering skills. Python, SQL, other scripting languages a plus
• Exceptional 3D Math skills.
• Experience working with one or more of the following: Xbox/Windows Live, Sony Playstation Network, Nintendo WiFi Connection, or Steam.
• Experience implementing networked gameplay and dealing with bandwidth and latency issues
• Experience with the implementation and requirements of client-server and peer-to-peer networking models
• A strong understanding of online games, including low-level networking, back-end, and internet connection issues and solutions
• Data mining experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills
• A passion for multiplayer and online gaming
Benefits:

• Onsite gym and Mind, Body, Spirit reimbursement program for activities that help you be a better version of yourself
• Food & Fun: Monday breakfast, Thursday meeting munchies & drinks, Surprise Snacks, Launch Parties, Monthly Years of Service Celebrations, Family Picnics, Sporting Events, Holiday Parties, the list goes on…
• Superior health, dental, vision packages with a substantial employer contribution for a healthy you, healthy family, and a healthy wallet.
• 401k match for that day you retire to your dream island…
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave for the day your family grows…
• Generous Vacation, Holiday and Sick time for those days you need to be away…
• Employee purchase program for Ubisoft titles for those days you want to play…
• Amazing coworkers, visionary leadership, and a work hard, play hard attitude that will make you want to stay…


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• Beach to the East, Mountains to the West and Green spaces in between. Plenty of parks, paths & trails are intertwined in the cities. We even have a trail behind our studio!
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