Experienced Online Client Engineer for AAA Gaming Projects – Remote Opportunity with Competitive Salary and Career Growth

Introduction to Workwarp and the AAA Gaming Industry

Workwarp, a renowned co-development gaming studio, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the gaming experience through its expertise in multiplayer game development. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, our studio has established itself as a preferred partner for top gaming clients worldwide. We specialize in enhancing multiplayer titles, enabling our clients to scale player numbers, maximize density, and deliver deeply immersive experiences. As a remote-first studio, we prioritize clear, consistent, and transparent communication, alongside technical excellence, to ensure seamless integration with our clients' in-house teams.

About the Role: Online Client Engineer

We are seeking an exceptional Online Client Engineer to join our team of talented professionals. As an Online Client Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the online services that form the backbone of our gaming experiences. Your expertise will be instrumental in implementing key multiplayer functionalities, ensuring top-tier gaming experiences for our clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects with top studios around the world, collaborating with a globally distributed and fully remote team.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality multiplayer gaming experiences, working closely with design and engineering teams to implement multiplayer game features.
• Ensure that online solutions are seamlessly integrated with a strong focus on security, reliability, and performance, translating both technical and user requirements into functional applications in collaboration with design and production teams.
• Integrate online services into client-facing applications effectively, leveraging your expertise in game-specific networking concepts, including object replication, client-server and peer-to-peer architectures, server migration, dedicated servers, time synchronisation, prediction, QoS, and voice integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop features such as sign-in flows, matchmaking, progression systems, user-generated content (UGC), downloadable content (DLC) systems, and leaderboards.
• Utilize your knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or equivalent to ensure scalable and efficient online solutions.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• A deep passion for multiplayer gaming, with a strong understanding of the gaming industry and its trends.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine, alongside experience with object-oriented programming languages, preferably C++ and C#.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills, particularly in multi-threaded and networked environments, with a focus on security, reliability, and performance.
• Experience with online gaming platforms like Xbox Live, PSN, Steam, or similar, with a solid understanding of game-specific networking concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or equivalent, with experience in developing features such as sign-in flows, matchmaking, progression systems, user-generated content (UGC), downloadable content (DLC) systems, and leaderboards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a AAA gaming environment, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality multiplayer gaming experiences.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based technologies and their applications in gaming, with experience in developing scalable and efficient online solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• A strong passion for innovation and continuous learning, with a desire to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the gaming industry.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Workwarp, we are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As an Online Client Engineer, you will have access to:

• A clear path for career progression, with opportunities for advancement, increased responsibilities, and compensation.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the gaming sector, with a focus on continuous learning and skill development.
• Opportunities to work on exciting projects with top studios around the world, collaborating with a globally distributed and fully remote team.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a strong focus on clear, consistent, and transparent communication.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Workwarp, we value our remote-first approach, offering the flexibility to work from any location while collaborating with top developers in the industry. Our company culture is built around:

• A passion for innovation and continuous learning, with a desire to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the gaming industry.
• A strong focus on clear, consistent, and transparent communication, alongside technical excellence.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality multiplayer gaming experiences, with a focus on security, reliability, and performance.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of £40,000 - £70,000 (GBP), alongside a range of perks and benefits, including:

• A fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from any location.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the gaming sector.
• Opportunities for career progression, with a clear path for advancement and increased responsibilities.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a strong focus on clear, consistent, and transparent communication.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced Online Client Engineer, with a passion for multiplayer gaming and a desire to work on exciting projects with top studios around the world, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Join our team of talented professionals and embark on an exciting journey that could define the future of multiplayer gaming. Please note that this role will require working within the hours of GMT/BST to accommodate our UK/EU-based client needs, and experience within a AAA gaming environment is highly advantageous.

Apply now to take the next step in your career and become a part of a leading game studio. We look forward to hearing from talented candidates like you.