Crytek is hiring a
Lead Online Programmer in Germany

Summary

The job is for a Lead Online Programmer at Crytek's Frankfurt studio to work on online-game backend technology. The position requires 7+ years of professional experience, 1+ years of leading a team, a Bachelor's degree in computer science, strong programming skills, and excellent communication skills. Relocation or remote work options are available.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional work experience as a Programmer, preferably in the games industry
• 1+ years of leading a team of software engineers
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Excellent programming skills in C++ or Go, working experience with all. C# could be a plus, but not essential
• Strong Debugging/optimization skills
• Strong Understanding of multithreading concepts
• Strong Understanding of network programming concepts
• Programming & trouble-shooting experience in Linux-like environments
• Willing to accept direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks
• Team player and self-driven
• Willing to learn and grow professionally
• Solid English skills, good communication skills with a strong affinity for transparency

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and support of a set of reliable and high-performance online services
• Work with the existing online technologies and game codebase to develop and enhance online gameplay
• Oversee the creation of compelling and rewarding online gameplay features
• Coordinate with other tech teams
• Take ownership of the core backend systems and maintain the vision of backend technologies and their interactions
• Improve the architecture of the whole system with scalability and robustness in mind
• Debug and optimize any module of the system
• Take an active role in the recruiting process for your team
• Own the mentoring of other Online Game Programmers
• Create accurate task duration estimates and complete all work on a timely basis to a consistent, high-quality standard
• Contribute to the documentation and (automated) testing procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the games industry
• Direct responsibility for the performance and functionality of certain server modules
• Experience with Actor Model, CSP, or other concurrent programming models
• Database programming experience (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience developing secure online services
• Experience with making multiplayer games

Benefits

• Career Path
• Company Apartment (first three months in Frankfurt)
• Relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family
• Extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process
• Help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.)
• Public Transport Pass
• Gym Card (membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany)
• International Environment
• German Classes for you and your family
• Events (new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, remote gaming parties)
• Vacation Days (24 days per year, with more after every 2 years up to a maximum of 28 days)