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Senior Systems Engineer
Piranha Games Inc | Vancouver BC V6B0G4 CAN | Full Time | Posted: 07/26/2013
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Do you have a natural tendency to look for and solve problems in order to satisfy your curiosity? Do you often find yourself thinking of ways to innovate and improve? If your answers are YES, we want to hear from you!
Piranha Games has opportunities for Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. In this position, you will provide your expertise in modern system software architecture and runtime optimization. You will also be hands on and demonstrate superior programming skill
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design rock-solid and highly scalable systems
• Develop and optimize code and data structures
• Interface with other engineering teams, including networking, operations, and rendering
• Participates in the analysis and mitigation of risk in systems engineering schedule
• Work with QA to help develop test plans for and debug a system
• Document systems thoroughly, both in terms of design and implementation
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years’ experience in systems engineering
• Strong background in C/C++
• Experience creating, integrating, re-factoring large software systems
• Solid understanding of client-server architecture within a game environment
• Experience working with Linux
• A Strong understanding of online games, including low-level networking, back-end and internet connection issues and solutions.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs and UDP/TCP protocols
• Ability to develop robust, high-quality code across multiple platforms
• Knowledge of basic security principles such as encryption and hashing
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
PLUSES
• Experience developing First Person Shooter (FPS) multiplayer games, ideally with highly scalable Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games
• Experience with CryEngine 3 and Linux tool chains
• Strong debugging skills
• Experience working within Agile Game Development methodologies
• Passion for multiplayer and online gaming
• Cloud Experience
If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, we invite you to submit your resume through our Online Application System. For more information about Piranha Games, please visit our website at www.piranhagames.com.
We thank you for your interests in this position. Due to the amount of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.
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Location | Vancouver, BC, V6B0G4, Canada |
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Job Level | Senior |
Categories | Programmer / Engineer, Console / PC Games, Social / Online Games |
Work Site | On site |
Platforms | PC / Windows |
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How to apply | Employer provided a link where your application will be accepted. Click on the link below and follow instructions. |
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Apply | Click Here (apply to job) |
Job Code | P1130004 |