Senior Programmer for Network and Multiplayer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Programmer (Game Development/Multiplayer): Architecting and owning online multiplayer technology for unannounced comedy game projects with an accent on smooth, low-latency online play and real-time systems. Focus on building robust multiplayer architecture using Unity and Photon Fusion, and becoming the in-house expert for network features across all games.

Location: We work on-site at our cozy office in central Copenhagen. We don’t offer relocation or visa sponsorship for this role.

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning studio creating comedy game series, uniting over 50 people in Copenhagen to make everyone laugh.

What you will do

• Architect and own online multiplayer technology for unannounced game projects.
• Build smooth and low-latency online play, iterating on improvements.
• Work with Unity game engine and Photon Fusion multiplayer technology.
• Be the team’s domain expert and technical leader for multiplayer, networking, and real-time systems.

Requirements

• Shipped at least one online multiplayer game in Unity.
• Very good understanding of multiplayer networking concepts (peer-to-peer, client-host, synchronization, lag compensation).
• Deep understanding of peer-to-peer and server-authoritative networking models and their trade-offs.
• Comfortable using MacOS and Apple technologies.
• Confident taking responsibility for long-term online multiplayer architecture and server networking.
• Enjoys sharing knowledge and mentoring others.

Nice to have

• Experience architecting and deploying server infrastructure.
• Experience with relay server setups and server health monitoring.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on silly projects and impact great games that reach millions of players.
• Strong focus on personal growth and professional skill development.
• Playful and ambitious work environment where experimentation is encouraged.
• 37-hour work week with flexibility.
• Paid parental leave, pension plan, health insurance (with family coverage), five weeks of vacation plus five extra days, child's sick leave.
• Social activities, daily lunch, and endless coffee.