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Job Title:  Lead Multiplayer Engineer

Job ID: 03RSW16
Date Posted:
Category: Programmers
Location: Boston Area
Position Type: all
Salary Range: $ 100 k
Experience: Excellent C++ proficiency and software engineering intuition
Desired Education: B.S.
Description: * Leading multiple engineers within a proven team to design and build a network frontend and backend support for an action-packed AAA multiplayer title
* Advising engineers on how to properly architect their systems for optimal multiplayer support
* Extending and enhancing Unreal Engine 3 with proprietary networking tech to address gameplay, performance, platform, production, tools, and QA needs
* Interfacing with Microsoft, Sony, and other providers for matching-making and other services
* Working with the Technical Director, Lead Programmer, and IT Director to plan and execute major changes to core technology or backend services
* Responsible for delivering a robust, scalable, and responsive multiplayer gameplay code and backend services for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 platforms

Requirements:

* Shipped at least one commercial game titles, preferably on a console
* Excellent interpersonal skills, desire to mentor other engineers, and ability to adapt to rapidly-changing requirements
* Deep understanding of strategies for data replication and bandwidth/latency optimization