Network Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Network Programmer (Game Development): Building and maintaining scalable networking infrastructure for an ambitious new game with an accent on multiplayer features, bandwidth optimization, and system reliability. Focus on implementing robust networking libraries, optimizing client-side prediction, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure a seamless online experience.

Location: Must be based in Stockholm, Sweden (Hybrid: office attendance required Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays).

Company

A prominent game development studio known for creating expansive, immersive worlds like Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild.

What you will do

• Design and develop scalable networking libraries for core multiplayer features.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to define technical requirements.
• Refactor existing solutions and transform prototypes into production-ready systems.
• Identify and address technical shortcomings in networking architecture.
• Create robust tools for debugging, profiling, and optimizing network performance.
• Educate team members on best practices for shared networking technologies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in multiplayer programming with at least one shipped title.
• Deep understanding of modern C++ and Unreal Engine (memory management, macros).
• Proven experience with Unreal Engine’s replication system, actor lifecycle, and RPCs.
• Experience with platform-specific online subsystems like Steam, PSN, and Xbox Live.
• Experience with packet profiling, bandwidth optimization, and networked physics.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Gameplay Ability System (GAS) networking.
• Experience with dedicated server orchestration (Agones, AWS GameLift).
• Experience with custom DataBunch serialization.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model fostering collaboration and creativity.
• Located in the heart of Stockholm’s game industry district.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
• Opportunity to work on ambitious, high-profile game projects.