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Senior Network/Server Programmer

From critically acclaimed The Longest Journey to the very first sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online, to the brutal trials of Conan Exiles, our 28-year history has set our players uniquely up for a journey to the harsh world of Dune, where the continual battle for survival and spice will bring a challenge that is Legendary.

The Funcom team consists of over 250 people located in 5 studios - Norway, the US, Portugal, Sweden, a newly opened Romania studio - plus an additional UI/UX hub in the UK. As part of Funcom’s ongoing growth, and completing a successful turnaround, Funcom is now backed by Tencent, the largest online gaming company in the world!

You Mission at Funcom

Funcom is looking for a talented and experienced server/network programmer to work on and help shape the next iteration of our server technology. The team’s current primary focus is building the infrastructure for our next large-scale multiplayer survival game based on the Dune IP.

As part of our core technology team, you will design, write and optimize engine features, working closely the rest of the team as well as the game programmers and designers.

We are looking for someone that has:

• Strong c++ skills, including experience working in multithreaded and memory-constrained environments
• Good understanding of the Unreal Engine network architecture, including the network driver
• Experience designing and developing server/client games or frameworks
• Experience optimizing server for large player counts, including load balancing
• Experience writing code for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux)
• Aptitude for breaking down complex problems into small/manageable tasks
• Strong communication skills (English is our working language)
• Experience working on one or more released titles

We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis and recommend candidates to apply as soon as possible! Please apply in English.

This position is located in Oslo, Norway, or Stockholm, Sweden, and there is also a possibility for remote work.

Why Funcom?

We are a Scandinavian company and follow Scandinavian work values. For you, that means a flat structure in which you can thrive, be yourself, and leave a mark in the studio and become an ambassador for our company values. We focus on Agile/Scrum methodology, and heavily value the importance of work-life balance in employee culture. Funcom values close-knit, collaborative individuals who crave creative ownership, a drive for constructive input, and a never-ending pursuit of evolution and quality.

Working at Funcom offers a flexible working schedule, relocation assistance, pension plan, healthcare package, social Fridays, and a long list of other benefits. Even more: working at Funcom means being part of a family of kind, skilled and professional colleagues that share a passion for games!

We have a dynamic, inclusive, challenging, and engaging work culture, with a basis of continued training and career development opportunities. Come join us in a friendly environment of enthusiastic professionals willing to go the extra mile to deliver world-class games.