Game Server Programmer

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Requirements:

• Ability to write clean, readable, performant code and design the architecture around it
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of existing optimization techniques
• Strong math skills
• Strong software development skills, design theory, and development processes
• Experience in multiplayer integration with Unreal Engine and/or proprietary game engines
• Creation and deployment of server builds for Unreal Engine and/or proprietary game engines
• Networking and network protocols experience
• Knowledge of and ability to create network protocols used for multiplayer games
• Development and integration of custom peripheral server-side systems (lobby, matchmaking, ranking, etc.)
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years of professional experience developing game servers
• Strong experience with C++ and C#
• Comfortable with source code management systems (Git, SVN, Perforce)
• At least conversational Japanese proficiency - JLPT N3 or above
• English proficiency (ability to read, write, and discuss technical matters)

Responsibilities:

• Estimate own tasks and deliver them in a timely manner
• Write clear, maintainable code that passes review by other senior engineers
• Raise all blockers when they arise to the project lead
• Test and document provided solutions to allow other developers to review and learn
• Implement and uphold software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle
• Take ownership of large areas of the code base and large complex features
• Coordinate with members outside of the engineering team to deliver features in a timely manner
• Provide solid programming expertise to deliver large features and architecture suggestions
• Provide code review analysis that uses all relevant experience to foresee problems with design and implementation