Multiplayer Game Software Engineer

Summary

Join True Anomaly, a company developing innovative space technology, and contribute to the creation of a wargaming capability for evaluating space systems. This role involves developing and testing multiplayer access for the wargame, integrating Python tools for player management, supporting wargame events, and guiding software engineers. You will leverage your experience in multiplayer game development and work in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment. The position offers a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. A Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a related technical field and 3-5 years of game design experience are required. US citizenship or lawful permanent residency is mandatory due to export regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (MS preferred) in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or a related technical discipline
• Typically 3-5 years experience (2+ with advanced degree) designing games including games with networked multiplayer participation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex and dynamic mission scenarios
• Willingness to develop new skills on the job as required to support a variety of efforts
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of True Anomaly’s space systems wargame capability by developing and testing multiplayer access over local and remote networks
• Develop and integrate Python tools for managing players and player access into the True Anomaly wargame environment
• Support local and remotely-hosted wargames by managing player connectivity during the events
• Provide guidance to dedicated software engineers who build out high-performance capabilities in C++ or other compiled languages
• Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space-based games and physics simulations
• Experience with code configuration management tools such as github
• Experience with system behavior modeling including Finite State Machines or Behavior Trees
• Experience with C++ and Python

Benefits

• Equity
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• HRA/HSA options
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K
• Parental Leave
• Base Salary: $140,000-$190,000