Multiplayer Programmer (UK Remote)

Steel City Interactive logo
Posted 20 October 2023
Salary £35000 - £55000 Per Year
LocationSheffield
Job type Permanent
DisciplineProgramming
Reference18716
Contact NameMatty Kidsley

Job description

Steel City Interactive are on the lookout for a Multiplayer Programmer to join their team to work on their newly released boxing title, Undisputed.

You will join a fast-growing, dynamic games studio to work on cutting edge technology and exciting new games for PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Series X and PC. You will take ownership and responsibility for developing features, work with the wider team on planning and delivery, and share a passion for games. The studio prides itself on their technical excellence, they are a creative bunch, actively generating ideas and bringing their collective skills, experiences, and storytelling to their innovative creative process.

Your responsibilities…
  • Update and optimise the game in an online environment
  • Willingness to contribute to all network layers on both server and client
  • Troubleshoot complex problems as they arise and construct solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner
  • Write technical design documents, for milestones and internal use
  • Employ best practices for design, implementation, and data security
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
  • 2 or more years of professional game, simulation, or similar programming experience
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and improve as a programmer
  • Experience writing code in C#/C++, with knowledge of object-oriented programming
  • Experience using game engines (Unreal/Unity/Godot)
  • Experience of working with console platforms and their specific networking requirements.
  • Team player with a “can-do attitude”
It's a bonus if you have…
  • Experience with shipped commercial titles on PC and consoles
  • Any experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCS
Perks and benefits include…
  • Relocation support
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free Parking
  • Healthcare plan, access to 24/7 doctors, and will writing service
  • Employee assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount club and technology benefits
  • Company social events