Lead/Senior Network Programmer

Requirements:

3+ years experience in the games industry
Shipped at least 1 high-profile console or PC title
Direct responsibility for online performance and functionality
Familiar with technical requirements certification process for online titles
Excellent C++ skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent OO design skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills (must deal with non-programmers)
Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP and UDP network protocols
Experience with Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer network architectures
Extremely familiar in dealing with network-related problems (firewall issues, master-server, CD-Key authentication)
Good knowledge of encryption, compression and lag-avoidance techniques
Willing to relocate to Frankfurt/Germany
Takes initiative and is willing to continually learn and improve relevant skills
Passion for making great games
Ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
Willing to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to focus on priorities and solve problems. Must be able to accurately assess time requirements and complexity of assigned systems. Must be able to design systems thoroughly and break into manageable tasks.

Pluses:

Has used UML or some similar modeling approach in the past
STL experience
Experience with Xbox-Live
Experience with external matchmaking systems (GameSpy, etc…)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Lua)
Experience with multithreading
Experience with making multiplayer games
Experience with multiplatform development
Experience providing mentorship to other programmers Experience writing technical documentation
Unix/Linux systems programming experience
Experience in the game industry
Management and leadership skills

Responsibilities:

Helps complete multiplayer and network code on PC or console based project(s)
Extends networking code to support next generation console requirements, both low and high level
Assist Lead Programmer in defining and scheduling deliverables with oversight from the Technical Director
Creates accurate task duration estimates and completes all work in a timely basis
Remains focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion
Uses good communication and writing skills and creates documentation where required.
Directly responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.
Performs any other duties as assigned by Lead Programmer with accountability and responsibility
defined prior to the commencement of these duties. Safeguards the company's assets including source code, art work, tools, technical know-how.
Provides input to department project status meetings.
Actively participate in team working on project by making recommendations on how to improve product quality as well as group productivity.
Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow professionally

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