Expert Network Engineer

About the position

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Expert Network Engineer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the online server infrastructure for Project Sirius - an original video game combining beloved aspects of The Witcher world with immersive multiplayer gameplay. We are seeking a seasoned professional who can bring extensive experience in network engineering to enhance the multiplayer aspects of our game. Your contributions will directly play a critical role in providing our players the best gameplay experiences.

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.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• 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.
• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working!
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.