The Magic Media group is a media and tech start-up powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 12 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development and VFX amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.
We are looking for a Senior Unreal Engine Networking Engineer who is self-motivated, goal-orientated, and a strong team player with in-depth knowledge about gameplay networking. The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time programming experience in games. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the digital content production process and who is willing to work with content creators and engineers of other disciplines to build awesome Unreal Engine gaming titles.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
- Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Discuss, design and integrate new networking components and replication architectures
- Optimization of network performance
- Create systems for both real-time gameplay and multiplayer events & progression
- Produce clean, well documented code
- Conduct code reviews on code of other team members
- Continuously test, debug, profile, analyze, and optimize on applicable console and PC platforms
YOUR PROFILE:
- Minimum 1 year experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 4+ years experience with Unreal Engine 3
- 4+ years with C++, both within the confines of Unreal and in general
- Experience launching at least one shipped title
- Experience with Unreal networking protocol, including Online Subsystems, connections, sessions, and game state serialization
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English
DESIRABLE PLUSES:
- Worked on AAA game titles
- Experience with general development within Unreal Engine, like simple and complex AI, UI, cinematics, optimization, engine functionality, particle effects integration, sound integration, and general gameplay mechanics
- Unity experience
- Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent)
WE OFFER:
- An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
- Competitive salary
- Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
- Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities