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Backend Programmer
4 years ago
The position is with realworld one. You will be a part of the creation of a first-ever VR/AR World of Science and Technology experience; a collaborative Virtual and Augmented Reality gaming platform between industry leading scientists and universities for one of the world’s biggest industries. If you are interested in pushing the boundaries of VR and AR through Science and Technology with a gamification element, this may be the opportunity for you!
We are seeking a full-time Backend Programmer to join our dedicated team. We believe that VR and AR are the future of scientific research and education and would like you to be a part of our future.
Responsibilities:
- Implement solutions to synchronize gameplay
- Analyze and optimize bandwidth usage and latency effects
- Develop highly scalable, secure and available connectivity services
- Create clear documentation to transfer knowledge and simplify maintenance
- Cooperate closely with our gameplay programmers to ensure multiplayer compatibility
- Recognize opportunities to improve our application or general workflows, and seek to make these changes
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- 2+ years of C/C++ experience
- 2+ years of experience in client-server programming related to video games
- Experience in IP network protocols (TCP and UDP)
- Experience in database development (MySQL, Oracle, ... )
- Experience with replication, arbitration, bandwidth, load balancing and multiplayer concepts
- Experience with 3D game engines
- Self-sufficiency
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a similar discipline (i.e. Physics, Math, EE, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
- Unreal Engine 4 experience
- Experience in implementing VoIP
- Experience working on a MMO
- Shipped console/PC title experience
- VR and/or AR experience as a developer or user
- Familiar with: JSON, XML, JavaScript, and/or Python
Benefits and Pay/Additional information:
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation and visa/immigration support will be provided by the company for the employee and their family
- The company is located close to France, Switzerland, the Black Forest, and the Alps for those who like to travel or do outdoor activities on weekends
- All office communications are in English
By submitting your application you give your consent for the information provided on this form to be held on computer or other relevant filing systems belonging to realworld one and to be shared with other accredited employees in accordance with the GDPR 2018.
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