Online Programmer

We are looking for an experienced Online Programmer to join our high-caliber team based in Milan (Italy). This is a great chance to work on an innovative project which aims to deliver a brand new experience to PC / Console platforms. You will work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems with our proprietary and third-party engines.

• Extend online systems e.g. login, matchmaking, leaderboards, chat, achievements, etc.;
• Implement automatic scaling of the systems;
• Design and write clean, robust, maintainable code respecting the company’s standards;
• Collaborate with designers and other engineers to implement and fine-tune online game features;
• Ensure code performance through profiling and optimization.
• Design and maintain server infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP);
• Monitor online services and improve the quality of the online user experience;
• Follow and enhance existing development process;
• Feature estimation and reporting to Team Lead;
• Meeting deadlines.

• At least 1 published title or at least 2 years of proven experience as a programmer on PC and consoles;
• Good knowledge of C++11 or later and programming methodologies (OOP, Data-driven, Service-oriented, etc.);
• Knowledge of console online architectures;
• Knowledge of backend technologies, server applications, databases and infrastructure;
• Experience with client-server architectures, basic network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP, concurrency, and latency;
• Knowledge of programming algorithms and understanding multithreading on CPUs;
• Strong problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills;
• Good organizational skills, including the ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize effectively;
• Open mind, strong communication skills and ability to work in a team;
• Proficiency in English;
• You’re passionate about games and creating games;
• A keen sense of fun gameplay.

• Knowledge of the Unreal Engine;
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform;
• Familiarity with Helix Core (Perforce).

• A modern and relaxed studio atmosphere;
• A chance to work in a booming industry within an international team;
• Coffee, snacks and drinks at the office dispensers, and daily meal vouchers;
• Healthcare;
• Yearly Vouchers for goods or services, including discounts on the purchase of video games;
• 1-to-1 dedicated courses to improve personal skills (e.g. English language, soft skills or specific technical courses according to the needs of the team);
• Company Events (dinners, cultural and team building trips);
• Regular check-ups 1-to-1 with your manager and HR to assess performance, progress, difficulties, and periodic climate analyses;
• Career development: structured salary review process and individual growth path;
• Smart working policy to promote work-life balance;
• Free Shares Incentive Plan and production bonus.