Job Description
Raven Software is looking for a dedicated Senior Online Engineer to help bring our online experience to the next level. As an Online Engineer, you will help develop an exciting networked game experience for our players, being responsible for client features, multiplayer systems, online community features, tools, and more.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Design, Implement, debug and optimize systems in C/C++ and scripting languages.
• Work closely with other Engineering and Design teams (Gameplay, UI) as well as the Backend developers to prototype, develop, and refine features.
• Author or contribute to technical designs and documentation.
• Optimize and maintain existing code. Instrument, analyze, and optimize network game traffic and participate in the performance and code review process.
• Take ownership of a larger Online system or tools.
Minimum Requirements:
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all 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 Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
• 4+ years of programming experience with at least 1-year focus on networking and online systems.
• Shipped 1+ game title(s).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with a scripting language(s).
• Excellent knowledge of algorithms, data structures, performance, and multi-threaded programming techniques.
• Proven track record to write clean, portable, reliable, and optimized code that complies with existing coding standards.
• Proficiency in client-server networking architecture.
• Good understanding of network protocols, RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Ability to quickly understand and work with internal and externally developed code.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other engineers, systems designers and producers.
Nice to have:
• University-level degree in Computer Science or related field (preferably with an emphasis on Networking or Games).
• Experience with LUA, Python, and other script languages.
• Experience with matchmaking and party management systems.
• Experience in data science (SQL, visualization, analysis, pipelines). Experience working with first party online services such as Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, or Steam.
About Raven Software
Founded in 1990, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise. We are based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work. We each bring a unique set of experiences from dozens of cultural backgrounds.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dybo43-18-232-88-17-42 in your application.