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Sr Network Programmer

Insomniac Games | Burbank CA 91504 USA | Full Time | Posted: 03/13/2013

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Insomniac Games is an independent videogame developer with award-winning hits for the PS, PS2 and PS3. We created the first three Spyro the Dragon games, and the Ratchet and Clank franchise. We are also the team behind Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2, and most recently - Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One, and Resistance 3! We also have Fuse on the horizon! If that's not enough, we've also have been named one of the Best Small Companies to work for, and have two fantastic studios - one in Burbank, CA and one in Durham, North Carolina. Come check us out!

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Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Network Programmer who is an expert in all aspects of online game development. You will build and improve our online technology to support our ambitious upcoming titles, using your experience and skills to take our games to the next level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Develop and maintain online systems for stat tracking, synchronization, and connection management
• Design, implement, and maintain server and client network libraries
• Plan and implement integration of platform network libraries
• Work with other programmers and content creators to enable online gameplay features
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or experience:
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Knowledge of networking technology as applied to online games
• Experience developing for PSN, XBox LIVE, or Steam
• Experience implementing network synchronization for games
• Experience dealing with bandwidth and latency issues
• Experience developing and deploying post-release content
• Excellent communication skills
• 5+ years experience as a network programmer

Desired/Other Skills:
• Knowledge of network security strategies
• Experience implementing online gameplay features
• Experience working in client, server, web, and database programming environments
• Experience with deployment on Amazon Web Services or similar environments

If this sounds like a great spot for you –then we would love to hear from you. Please use the link below and apply directly to the position. We look forward to seeing your resume!

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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Location Burbank, CA, 91504, United States
Job Level Senior
Categories Programmer / Engineer
Work Site On site
Platforms Playstation 3,Xbox 360

Location Maptop

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