Senior Game Server Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Game Server Engineer (C++): Designing, building, and operating server technology for next-generation online gaming experiences with an accent on online systems, backend development, and large-scale multiplayer architecture. Focus on low-latency systems, distributed architectures, DevOps automation, and high-performance C/C++ development.

Location: Office-based in Saint-Mandé, France

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable gaming experiences across various franchises.

What you will do

• Architect high-concurrency server systems using C++ and distributed technologies.
• Optimize real-time networking protocols to ensure a "frame-perfect" experience.
• Build and oversee CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker/K8s).
• Engineer robust anti-cheat measures and data protection protocols.

Requirements

• Significant experience in video games with one or more shipped AA/AAA multiplayer titles.
• Expert-level C++.
• Proficiency in C# or Python for tooling.
• Deep knowledge of Linux internals and cloud-native deployments (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Experience with UDP, TCP, and high-level networking libraries (e.g., Unreal Engine Networking, GRPC).

Culture & Benefits

• Profit sharing, yearly company saving plan, 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off.
• 50% of transportation pass paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family.
• Maternity leave of 20 weeks, paternity/co-parental leave of 7 weeks.
• Gym available in the building.

Hiring process

• 45-minute screening with the recruiter.
• 60-minute interview with the manager of the role.
• 60-minute interview with members of the team.