Expert Online Engineer - Infinity Ward
About The Position
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:
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
Nice To Haves
- Current generation console programming experience with a reputation for creating clean, efficient, and well tested code
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
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
