Senior Game Programmer (Multiplayer & Network, Copenhagen)

Job summary

A Senior Game Programmer is needed to design and implement multiplayer technology for an unannounced project. The role focuses on ensuring smooth, low-latency online play and involves collaboration with various team members.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on at least one online multiplayer game (preferably shipped).
• Strong understanding of multiplayer networking concepts, including peer-to-peer and client/host models.
• Ability to explain complex networking concepts to non-experts.
• Comfortable with long-term multiplayer architecture responsibilities.
• Willingness to mentor and share knowledge with team members.
• Familiarity with the Apple ecosystem and macOS.

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate on multiplayer technology using existing game infrastructure.
• Make key architectural decisions and set standards for multiplayer/networking.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other programmers.
• Share knowledge and improve multiplayer capabilities across the studio.

Skills

• Expertise in multiplayer networking concepts and tradeoffs.
• Experience in architecting and deploying server infrastructure is a plus.
• Knowledge of relay server setups and server health monitoring is advantageous.

Education

• Relevant experience in game programming or a related field.

Tools

• Proficiency in Unity and multiplayer frameworks (e.g., Coherence).