Senior Online Engineer - Software

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.

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 $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the US and is not applicable to locations outside of the US Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g602on-18-188-175-182-42 in your application.