Network Programmer

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

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a talented Network Programmer to join our team and help shape the foundation of our next-generation AAA experiences on our new IP.

Whether you're a seasoned Senior Network Programmer ready to take the next step, or already operating at a Principal level, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for individuals with strong technical foundations and a drive to build something from the ground up. The scope of your responsibilities will be shaped around your experience and areas of expertise, with opportunities to grow into technical leadership as our multiplayer foundation evolves.

You will drive innovation developing the multiplayer components of our engine. and workflows, focusing on stability, scalability, and rapid iteration. You will collaborate with engineering, production and gameplay teams in order to push boundaries of what's possible in online games.

You'll help us…

• Build the infrastructure for Architect and implement high performance network code solutions for client and server game logic
• Partner with the engineering and design teams to build networked gameplay systems
• Optimize and debug game network traffic
• Develop networking code to interact with backend systems and online services
• Provide insight and mentorship to gameplay engineering teams on best practices for use of multiplayer systems you build and support

You're awesome because you have…

• Excellent C++ programming skills - at least 5 years of experience in networked games or equivalent.
• Proficient with synchronization, lag compensation, UDP/TCP, packet bandwidth optimization
• Experience in Linux development
• Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills within a networked environment.
• A proven track record of contributing to at least one shipped AAA game.
• Experience in other areas of video game technology.
• Experience with instrumentation and telemetry

Bonus points for…

• Excellent communication skills and experience coordinating with distributed development studios
• Experience with network security.
• Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• Experience with live ops development and operation
• Tools development experience using Python, or other relevant languages

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.

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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?

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