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Network Programmer

At Rockstar Games, we create the games we would want to play ourselves.

A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar New England is on the lookout for a talented Network Programmer who possess a passion for breathing life, realism, and fun into games. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in Andover, Massachusetts.

WHAT WE DO

Working on the network team will involve a large variety of different tasks from the low-level (such as optimizing the data sent over the physical network) to the high-level (such as ensuring game objects move smoothly in network games taking packet loss and network latency into account).

Examples of some of the tasks members of the network team are typically involved in are:

• Support the synchronization of gameplay state and mechanics between players in multiplayer sessions to enable a shared gameplay experience.
• Integrate the game with various live services such as statistics tracking, friends/crew management and matchmaking.
• Implement and maintain low-level connection and network packet management systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain and extend current networking systems on different gaming platforms.
• Integrate online services into our titles, such as working with matchmaking systems to find optimal multiplayer sessions and connect players together.
• Synchronize game entities and gameplay state in a bandwidth efficient manner that works well over home Internet conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent.

SKILLS

• Good C/C++ programming skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-Motivated.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Strong OO design skills.
• 1+ year commercial games programming experience.
• Experience working on Xbox and Sony console platforms.
• Experience working with low-level network libraries.
• Experience with Xbox and Sony platform SDKs for networking.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover-letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.