Network Gameplay Technical Lead

Strikerz Inc. is a videogame-creating collective and an international gaming brand launched in 2016 by a handful of people involved with online football. Currently, there are 300+ of us spread over 4 regional offices in various locations across Europe or working from home (yes, we love it too). Strikerz Inc. is the force behind the UFL, the ongoing online football videogame revolution. Being fans, we aim at offering our players an unprecedented gaming experience available on all major platforms.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): UFL
• Genres: Sports
• Platforms: Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

We are looking for a Lead Network Engineer to join one of our recently created teams. Network Team is in charge of creating high-quality code that guarantees a great multiplayer experience for all UFL players.

You will design, implement and integrate new networking components and build improved networking solutions to support various gameplay systems. Using your strong working knowledge of Unreal’s core architecture you will ensure a stable development environment and optimize game networking performance.

As a Lead Engineer you will provide technical leadership for a team of Software Engineers, take part in hiring, share knowledge, as well as build good working relationships with internal and external partners.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience at a Senior or Lead Software Engineer role in the gaming industry;

• Strong knowledge of C++;

• Hands-on experience of creating network code;

• Multiplayer games development experience;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to present your ideas to a large group of discipline experts and other leads on the project;

• Multi-platform and console development experience;

• English level sufficient for reading technical documentation;

• Passion for game development.

What is important for us in a person?

Nice to have:

• A deep knowledge of Unreal’s networking stack;

Why do we enjoy working here?

Our team unites creative professionals who have great effort to develop a top-quality project for gaming consoles. If you possess experience in game development or just a gamer to the core, you are welcome to be a part of our international team, where your skills and creativity will be boosted, and the possibility for growth will always be in the game!

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Medical insurance and social benefits;

• Sick-leaves;

• Remote work;

• Referral bonuses;

• Sports compensation;

• Online English classes;

• Co-working compensation.