Expert Online Engineer

Job Description

Your Platform
Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 ''Game of the Year'' awards and 100 ''Editor's Choice'' awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.
A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.
Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter.
Your Mission
Infinity Ward is looking for an Expert Online Engineer. The work will encompass all elements of multiplayer online games, including new and unique online features, security, infrastructure design, operations management and defining future technologies. This position is a rare opportunity to join a growing team, shape the next generation of online gaming, and have a hand in a multi-million-unit selling franchise.
This role is for experienced programmers that have a passion for games and experience with online infrastructure design and development.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Architect new networking systems for the game client, game server, and backend.
• Bring new ideas and fresh techniques to the table.
• Develop, design and maintain existing online features.
• Work with Multiplayer Designers to fully realize their visions.
• Work with QA to maintain bug free code and detect and eliminate network load issues.
• Maintain and implement integration of first party online services
• Build and expand Activision cross-title service infrastructure
• Optimize and debug game network traffic and improve on existing network architecture
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
• Proficiency in C and C++
• Strong background and knowledge in client-server architecture
• Knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP and UDP and their applications in game systems design
• Understanding of the implementation requirements of client-server and peer-to-peer networking models
• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written skills
• Interest in games, preferably first-person shooters
• Familiarity with using and building backend APIs – including REST and interfacing with databases
Bonus Points:
• Current generation console programming experience with a reputation for creating clean, efficient, and well tested code
Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the US, the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all US locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-741zkp-216-73-216-136-42 in your application.