Senior Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision is seeking a Senior Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer to contribute to a new IP. Responsibilities include designing and implementing multiplayer-compatible gameplay features, considering latency and bandwidth; evangelizing multiplayer limitations and recommending solutions; anticipating and addressing potential improvements to game experience, workflows, or scalability; clearly communicating product vision; collaborating with team members; and ensuring timely delivery of work. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of professional game engineering experience, a deep understanding of multiplayer programming, strong C/C++ skills, and excellent 3D math abilities.
Must have:
  • 4+ years game engineering experience
  • Deep understanding of multiplayer programming
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills
  • Strong 3D math background
  • Excellent collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Understanding of animations and 3C problems in multiplayer games

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer

Requisition ID:

R024318

Job Description:

Position available in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (On-Site Hybrid)

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Multiplayer Gameplay Programmer to join the development of a new IP.   
 
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining! 
 
As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.  

 
You’ll help us by 

  • Designing and implementing gameplay features that are multiplayer compatible, considering latency issues and bandwidth consumption. 

  • Evangelizing the team about multiplayer limitations, requirements and recommending potential solutions/workarounds to their problems. 

  • Anticipating, identifying, and addressing potentials both for improving our game experience, workflows, or scalability across all parts of production. 

  • Having a clear idea of how our product should function and the ability to share this vision with your peers and other stakeholders.  

  • Collaborating with fellow team members of the team. 

You’re awesome because you have 

  • 4+ years of professional game engineering experience. 

  • A deep understanding of latency, bandwidth and the general multiplayer game programming domain. 

  • Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming. 

  • Strong 3D math background. 

  • Thorough understanding of common data structures and algorithmic solutions.  

  • The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team. 

  • Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude. 

  • Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines. 

  • Comfort with self-critique and accepting outside feedback. 

  • A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games. 

Bonus points for 

  • Understanding animations and 3C problems in the multiplayer game. 

 

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

#elsewhere 

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Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


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At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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