Game Server Programmer

About this role

This position requires you to reside in Japan during your employment with Wizcorp.Wizcorp is looking for Game Server Programmers to work on exciting multiplayer games targeting a variety of consoles and environments. Depending on your background, skills, and experience we’ll find the most suitable role within our teams.Is this job for me? 👨‍🦰👩‍🦳🧑‍🦲You have a few years of work experience implementing real-time networking in games and have seen the release of a few games. You know all the quirks of low-level networking. You live and breathe C++, but don't mind using the right language for the job either. You’re not afraid to deep-dive into any network protocol implementation to make some improvements. You've implemented your fair share of lobby and matchmaking systems.Sounds like you? Then this job is for you!Typical day 🎮📆🕹️You start your day by reviewing code from other engineers and ensuring they meet quality expectations. You will mainly work on network-related systems, but will often need to remain up-to-date with the features being implemented by your peers. Some days, you will be working on the game itself, ensuring a smooth multiplayer experience. On others, you will focus on peripheral systems used to support the gaming experience, like lobbies, matchmaking, and ranking systems. You may have to work on network optimization, help and support server-build deployments, and work on low-level parts of game engines affecting the quality of the multiplayer experience.The ideal candidate will be able toImplement multiplayer and networked features, and make server builds of the game.Create standalone peripheral systems (lobby, matchmaking, etc.)Design, test, and debug own code without assistance from other engineersCapable of analyzing network traffic as part of problem-solving and debuggingBreak down large features into engineering tasks and work with other engineers to complete themDecipher and understand complex systemsMentor engineers in engine development best practicesDevelop system with a strong focus on optimization and performanceConfidently communicate with all members of the companyRoles and Responsibilities 🛠️🧪✨Estimate own tasks and deliver them in a timely mannerWrite clear, maintainable code that passes review by other senior engineersRaise all blockers when they arise to the project leadTest and document provided solutions to allow other developers to review and learnImplement and uphold software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycleTake ownership of large areas of the code base and large complex featuresTake ownership of mission-critical areas of the codebaseCoordinate with members outside of the engineering team to deliver features in a timely mannerDetermine large feature feasibility and propose solutionsProvide solid programming expertise to deliver large features and architecture suggestionsProvide code review analysis that uses all relevant experience to foresee problems with design and implementationApplication process 🈸⚙️😊① Online selectionWe review resumes from all applicants within 2 weeks. If your profile matches our requirements, we will send you tests and challenges. Based on the results, we will contact you again to schedule the first interview.② InterviewsWe conduct three interviews to assess your character, passions, skills, and interest in what we do. We also take the time to share our vision and values, as we believe you are interviewing us as much as we are interviewing you.③ Reference ChecksWe conduct reference checks with your previous employers or professional contacts to better understand your experience and working style.④ OfferWe make our final decision within 2 weeks after the final interview, and send a detailed offer upon success. Onboarding process 🈴🗼🌅We strive to make the onboarding process as smooth and worry-free as possible.Upon acceptance of our offer, you will receive our working agreement and our rules of employment.Ideally, we want you to join us within a month, but we can adjust to your current work situation.On your first day, your manager will introduce you to your team and will set a schedule for reviews over the 6-month probation period. We will give you all the support you need to complete it successfully.At Wizcorp, we grow together.Senior staff will support you and provide mentorship. You will also have access to digital learning material, and your manager will help you define a training curriculum based on your career aspirations.You can learn more about our career philosophy here: https://www.wizcorp.jp/career