Network Programmer New

Rockstar Games, Dundee

Network Programmer New

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Rockstar Games, Dundee

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 Feb | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0649695d30aa40c8a3f125b443c64d67

Full Job Description

  • Support the synchronisation of gameplay state and mechanics between players in multiplayer sessions to enable a shared gameplay experience.
  • Optimise networking systems to minimise usage of CPU processing, memory and bandwidth.
  • Enhance prediction and interpolation systems to ensure game entities move smoothly in multiplayer games in high latency/packet loss conditions., Develop, maintain and extend current networking systems on different gaming platforms.
  • Synchronise game entities and gameplay state in a bandwidth efficient manner that works well over home Internet conditions.
  • Use time productively and efficiently to make every effort to meet required targets.

    5+ years commercial games programming experience.
  • Experience working on one or more shipped titles, ideally through the submission and release process.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Self-Motivated., Experience working on networking prediction and interpolation systems.
  • Experience working on Xbox and Sony console platforms.
  • Experience working with low-level network libraries.

    At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.
  • Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Senior Network Programmer who possess a passion for games. Working on the network team will involve a large variety of different tasks from the low-level (such as optimising the data sent over the physical network) to the high-level (such as ensuring game objects move smoothly in network games taking packet loss and network latency into account). This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar's state-of-the-art game development studio in Dundee, Scotland.

  • Training Provided
  • Regular team and company events
  • Free drinks, fruit or food
  • Subsidized public transport
  • Flexible working
  • Free Gym or Gym Subsidy
  • Private Medical/Dental healthcare
  • Annual Health Check
  • Bonus/Reward Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Language Classes

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/network-programmer-new-126399098