Who We Are:
MAKE LIFE EPIC
Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to “build games that stand the test of time”. The name Firaxis, a fusion of “fiery” and “axis,” communicates the company’s dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.
VISION
Make Life Epic…for our Players, our Community and all Firaxians.
CORE VALUES
Be Accountable
Own Outcomes, Be Honest And Treat Feedback As A Gift.
Embrace Enthusiasm
Allow Space For Failure, Share Your Excitement And Let Passion Drive Outcomes.
People First
Treat People With Respect, Create A Culture Of Belonging And Act With Empathy.
Work Smart
Solve For Efficiency, Focus On Collaboration And Prioritize Improvement.
Gameplay Focused
Deliver Quality Game Experiences, Take Pride In Your Work And
Multiplayer Engineer
Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated Multiplayer Engineer to improve our gameplay systems through the utilization of the Unreal 5 network layer. The ideal candidate should have extensive expertise in multiplayer development. In this role, responsibilities include leading all aspects of multiplayer foundations, promoting the standard processes and working closely with our Live Service platforms.
What You’ll Do
- Work closely with Lead Engineer and online services platform teams, advocating for the game team support of online gameplay.
- Become a domain authority for our multiplayer systems.
- Design and implement existing code base to support a clean MP foundation.
- Collaborate with the gameplay team to build and maintain multiplayer first strategy.
- Actively maintain your skills by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry.
- Session negotiation and interaction (creation, query, joining).
- Unreal Online Services (Match Matching, Leaderboards, Frontend engineer to connect with our restful services)
What Will Make You A Great Fit
- Solid understanding and shown experiences with Unreal Network systems
- Understanding of Replication flow, RPCs, and debugging MP systems
- Experience with online services, design patterns, and associated challenges.
- Ability to produce novel, inventive, solutions to problems
- Self-motivated and passionate about games.
- Able and motivated to work with other team members.
- Proficient C++ programming, code review and debugging skills.
- Minimum of 1 year leading an engineering team
- A minimum of 5 years' programming experience with at least one shipped video game
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5
- Prior development experience in multiplayer systems architectures
Pluses
- Experience shipping and supporting Live products.
- Networking experience in TCP, UDP, and higher-level protocols
- Expertise in Windows and Linux environments.
- Familiar with security considerations.
- Passion for video games
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STUDIO LEGACY:
Named World’s #1 Developer of the Year by Game Informer Magazine in 2012, Firaxis is very proud of its legacy of developing award winning titles. We have won multiple BAFTAs, D.I.C.E Awards, Game of the Year titles, and category awards (from “Best Strategy Game” to “Best PC Game”) across our products.Additionally, our company was also featured in SmartCEO’s “Best-Run Book” for company culture and praised for a focus on “family, fun and flexibility.” Firaxis was also named a finalist in SmartCEO’s Healthiest Company Awards for 2016.Firaxis Games prides itself on maintaining a quality of life inside and outside the studio – when our team members are happy and healthy, creativity can flourish.
We offer boot camp fitness and yoga classes at the office, a free gym with shower, regularly catered lunches and breakfasts, biweekly Friday Happy Hours, company events and parties, and a “FunZone” complete with billiards, foosball, video games, and tabletop gaming space. We are also a philanthropic studio and offer employees the chance to volunteer with local charities and nonprofits throughout the year.Full Time employees can also take advantage of Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401K retirement savings, a wellbeing initiative with the opportunity to earn cash rewards, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off and paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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