Senior Online Client Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Online Client Engineer (Gamedev): Contributing to shaping various aspects of the online services, contributing to the overall vision of projects and ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for client audiences. Focus on designing and implementing engaging multiplayer functionalities.

Location: Remote

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (GBP)

Company

hirify.global is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup, renowned for its adeptness in overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development.

What you will do

• Shape various aspects of online services and contribute to the overall vision of projects.
• Ensure an exceptional gaming experience for client audiences.
• Design and implement engaging multiplayer functionalities.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• 5+ years of experience in the Unreal Engine.
• Deep expertise in integrating GBaaS solutions (e.g., Azure Playfab, AccelByte AGS, Heroic Labs Nakama, Pragma), preferably Microsoft Azure PlayFab.
• Excellent understanding of UE5’s networking framework and Client-Server Game Architecture.
• Excellent C++ programming skills, including proficiency in modern C++ standards (C++17 and C++20).

Nice to have

• Experience developing sign-in flows, matchmaking, progression systems, user-generated content (UGC) and downloadable content (DLC) systems, and leaderboards.
• Experience with Epic Online Services (EOS).
• Familiarity with integrating other online services (e.g., Toxicity Management Platforms, VoIP solutions, etc.).
• Experience in developing custom game backend solutions.
• Experience with one or more Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Clear career progression path with opportunities for advancement, increased responsibilities, and compensation.
• Fully remote position, allowing flexibility to work from any location while collaborating with industry-leading game developers.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the gaming industry.
• Opportunity to be part of a passionate and dynamic team working on exciting projects.