Senior Gameplay Network Programmer

4 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Full time

Why PlayStation?

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. is a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services, including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, and more.

We strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone with a passion for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Position - Senior Gameplay Network Programmer

We are looking for an experienced Network Programmer with a strong technical background to join the Haven Entertainment Studios project team. The Senior Network Programmer will be responsible for developing and enriching core game network code solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties
  1. Design, implement, and test network features and functionality for our games using C++, Unreal Engine, and other tools.
  2. Collaborate with gameplay programmers, designers, artists, and producers to ensure the network code meets the game design and performance requirements.
  3. Debug and troubleshoot network issues and bugs across different platforms and optimize systems for optimal latency.
  4. Research and evaluate new technologies and techniques to improve the network performance, reliability, and security of our games.
  5. Document and maintain the network code and systems.
  6. Analyze various performance metrics and optimize systems.
  7. Plan work effectively, and provide realistic updates on progress to your team and managers.
Experience and Skills Required
  1. 8+ years of experience in the game industry with significant contributions to AAA titles in senior technical roles.
  2. Strong understanding of C++ language, Unreal Engine, and network programming concepts such as TCP/IP, UDP, sockets, NAT, peer-to-peer, client-server, join-in-progress, RPC, and Linux.
  3. Experience with online multiplayer game development, such as replication, synchronization, latency compensation, hit detection, and player character movement replication.
  4. Knowledge of client/server architecture, data replication, synchronization, lag compensation, anti-cheat techniques, and server tick rates.
  5. Advanced debugging skills; proficient with debugging tools and methods for network code and systems.
  6. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Experience with UE5, Replication Graph, Iris.
  2. Experience working on multiplayer titles.
  3. Experience working on live games.
  4. Experience with PS5 development environment and toolkit.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity.

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