Crytek is hiring a
Lead Online Programmer, Remote - Germany
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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)
This job is filled or no longer available
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