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subject: Sr. Network Gameplay Programmer , Factor 5

Factor 5 is looking for Sr. Network Gameplay Programmer
duration - Full Time

Job details: Sr. Network Gameplay Programmer Responsibilities:
The Network Game play Programmer is responsible for creating and implementing networked game play on next generation consoles. This role will primarily develop online tournament play modes. This position will be charged with the development of systems for application in real-time networked gaming systems. This includes analysis of network latency and bandwidth overhead, as well as designs suitable for use in limited resource (embedded systems) environments.

This position will also be responsible for creating and interpreting appropriate benchmarks to quantify performance bottlenecks and propose and execute on solutions to enhance and optimize the overall scalability of the system.

Specifically, the Network Game play Programmer will focus on:

Networking in a game console environment
Networked game logic and prediction
Online Co-operative and death match play modes.

Job Requirements:
Networking and networked game logic
2 years experience working in peer-to-peer networking
2 years experience working with server-client networking model
Networking on game console APIs
Proficient in C/C++
Good C++ design skills
Be able to see the big picture
Ability to work within in schedule constraints

Desired Skills:
Console programming experience desired
Networking on game console APIs
Game scripting engine integration
Working knowledge and experience with Linux operating systems and tools
Prior game industry knowledge or experience
Database and Online server communications
Experience in 2D/3D computer graphics

Education:
Bachelor degree in computer science or equivalent related work experience
Location: San Rafael, CA, United States

Contact info:
Interested applicants should forward cover letter and resume/CV to Factor 5 at the email address below . Please do not send code samples until first contacted by Factor 5.


http://www.factor5.com
Phone: 415-492-5900
Fax: 415-492-5901
E-mail: jobs@factor5.com