Network Engineer

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT RED as an Expert Network Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the online server infrastructure for Project Sirius, a new multiplayer game. You will work with a team of programmers and designers to ensure optimal gameplay experiences. This position requires extensive experience in network engineering and Unreal Engine, strong C++ skills, and a deep understanding of game networking concepts. The role offers a hybrid/in-office or fully remote option from Boston. CD PROJEKT RED provides a comprehensive benefits package including health and well-being options, paid time off, 401k matching, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Networked in-engine, realtime, multiplayer experience, with a proven track record of shipping networked multiplayer games utilizing the Unreal Engine
• Excellent C++ skills, and familiarity with game scripting languages like Blueprint
• Familiarity with various potential scripting languages used in server orchestration and usage, like Lua, Python, etc
• Experience in a cross-disciplinary development environment
• Deep understanding of game networking concepts and trade offs required for cooperative multiplayer games
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
• Curiosity, kindness, and a positive and professional can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Work with gameplay programmers and designers to help ensure that all game features are functional and optimized for the best player experience on clients and servers
• Proactively identify, implement, and support new network features in the game and engine, such as replication systems, client and server replays, and novel features to be shared across projects
• Help guide and establish network programming patterns for other developers to follow
• Maintain and support listen and dedicated servers on multiple platforms, including Linux and Windows
• Optimize dedicated and listen server usage for bandwidth, latency and overall network usage as well as ensuring optimal cpu and memory usage
• Work closely with infrastructure teams across the organization to drive the implementation and feedback for matchmaking, server orchestration, containerization, and session scalability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with interfacing with various cloud providers, and other online infrastructure systems including Docker containerization
• Commercial experience shipping games on multiple platforms
• Knowledge of Linux development and potential Linux specific optimizations

Benefits

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental)
• Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years)
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual
• 401K with employer matching
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Flexible working hours
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team