Senior Network Programmer

Job Description

Founded in Quebec City and continuing its growth with a team in Montreal, Beenox has over 20 years of expertise in the game development. As an Activision studio we are leaders in interactive entertainment and involved in the creation of renowned titles.

We are proud to be a major contributor to the popular Call of Duty franchise, crafting content for the Warzone seasons, owning the development of the PC version of Call of Duty, and being involved in a new mobile experience. Throughout our history, we have also contributed to the success of Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man and Guitar Hero.

Working at Beenox means being part of a motivated and supportive team where we collaborate to achieve a common goal: crafting memorable gaming experiences for millions of gamers. It's a stimulating and rewarding environment where everyone has a voice and an impact on the projects and the studio. Come join the best team in the industry to work on exciting and creative projects!
Our perks
• Competitive compensation and time-off policy
• Group insurance paid almost entirely by the studio
• Retirement savings with contribution from Beenox
• Professional growth on a technical and/or management level
• Various training courses offered free of charge to employees
...Lots of fun through unforgettable activities and events!

About the role

As a network programmer, you will implement networking systems including online multiplayer, matchmaking, community features, and 1st party technical requirements to build an immersive experience for our players.

Furthermore, you will work in close collaboration with the various Activision studios as well as external partners. Finally, you will carry out a technological watch of video game technologies.

More specifically, as a senior, you will have to:
• Act as a mentor and become a resource person for your colleagues;
• Make your team shine thanks to your expertise;
• Be able to navigate the unknown: tackle sophisticated problems and find solutions adapted to the needs of the studio and its projects;
• Demonstrate a credible professional maturity, a desire to surpass oneself and show resourcefulness to improve existing technologies.

​ Responsibilities
• Develop networking code to interact with backend systems and online services;
• Participate in the improvement of the existing codebase:
• Architect and implement efficient network code solutions for client and server game logic;
• Participate in design and code reviews;
• Ensure the quality and performance of the developed features;
• Support internal users on the crafted features;
• Participate in the knowledge transfer within the team to help its professional growth;
• Collaborate with the different departments so that the production pipelines are efficient.

Requirements
• Confirmed experience in network programming on PC, console or mobile;
• Participation in the delivery of at least two video game projects;
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ language;
• Mastery of concepts such as peer-to-peer and client/server architecture, synchronization, lag compensation, TCP/UDP protocols and network traffic optimization;
• Comfortable working with RESTful APIs, JSON, and network protocol design/implementation;
• Positive demeanor and good adaptability;
• Passionate about video games.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjwp30-3-131-110-169-42 in your application.