Senior Network Programmer (Just Dance Mobile)

TL;DR

Senior Network Programmer (Just Dance Mobile): Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network interfaces and tools for seamless, high-performance communication between game clients and backend services with an accent on network architectures and protocols. Focus on building, debugging, and optimizing reliable multiplayer network systems and server APIs for online multiplayer games.

Location: Onsite in Chengdu, China

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable gaming experiences and pioneering cutting-edge technology for "games as a service" with diverse perspectives and a passion for innovation.

What you will do

• Develop high-performance network communication libraries for core game features.
• Design and implement server APIs and functional modules for online multiplayer games.
• Collaborate with gameplay programmers and game designers to integrate client APIs and define requirements.
• Partner with product managers to decompose features into actionable tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve network-related issues across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional network programming experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one of C++, Java, or Go.
• In-depth understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, and WebSocket.
• Hands-on experience with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for debugging complex networked applications.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in C# or JavaScript.
• Development experience with Node.js.
• Development experience with Unity3D.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Professional experience developing online multiplayer games.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a global leader in gaming, contributing to well-known brands like Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance.
• Work within hirify.global Chengdu, a key game studio and full-fledged production center in western China.
• Contribute to pioneering cutting-edge technology driving "games as a service" ethos.
• Collaborate within teams that value diverse perspectives and innovation.