Advanced Network Software Engineer

Job Description

Advanced Network Software Engineer (Remote)

Warner Bros. Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

Your New Role…

WB Games San Diego is seeking an Advanced Network Software Engineer who will be responsible for further enhancement of current network infrastructure and network services supporting our AAA free-to-play games.

You will work on the Core Technology Engineering Team to develop high-quality, scalable networking features for AAA games. You should demonstrate high competency of writing network service technologies and work alongside the gameplay team to provide optimal solutions for systems that scale.

The ideal candidate is hard-working, hands-on, self-motivated, process-driven, and customer-oriented. This position can be based in the Carlsbad, CA studio or remote from another US based location.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Write network focused features that support high-traffic, multi-server, scalable backend systems
• Work closely with the Feature Owners, Game Client Engineers, Game Designers and LiveOps developers on features, integration with the backend and tools
• Work with Internal Teams integrating shared technologies
• Optimize and improve existing networking codebase utilizing profiling tools and instruments
• Perform peer code reviews and champion a high standard of code excellence
• Assist in network operating upgrades & future live-ops releases
• Assess new market trends, features, network technologies, and emerging techniques to stay competitive

Qualifications & Experience…
• Minimum of 5+ years working in network engineering on multiplayer games
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience
• Experience developing server side code and backend services with client interfaces
• Experienced in C++,Python languages
• Understanding of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc)
• Familiarity with online gaming backend services such as AWS Gamelift,PlayFab, etc.
• Concise documentation skills with attention to detail
• Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills working with larger team
• Motivated team player with a positive attitude along with a strong work ethic
• Ability to self-manage when given prioritized goals and objectives
• Seek out opportunities to improve technically and professionally
• Experience profiling and optimizing bandwidth for multiplayer games
• Previous experience with content delivery pipelines on AAA games.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge working with git pipelines
• Understanding of the Unreal networking architecture is a plus

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $126,350.00 - $234,650.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

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