PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions is an independent development studio based in Amsterdam, focused on creating massive sandbox worlds. Our multi-disciplinary team is using an array of new and emerging technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with open worlds in gaming. Our goal is to build deep, systemic playgrounds on a planetary scale, populated by thousands of players.

For the MELBA Team we are looking for a Network Programmer to incorporate cutting edge technology into a brand-new engine designed to power large-scale simulations. As part of the Melba Team, you will be joining a team of other developers and researchers approaching problems from new angles and experimenting with novel solutions.

You will work on the "Distributed Simulation" research project, in collaboration with researchers and other R&D Team members. The objective is to investigate new approaches rather than implement existing engineering solutions only.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigate, design and implement high-speed low latency networking solutions.
• Integrate 3rd party networking technologies in proprietary technology.
• Assist to design and integrate networking at core-engine level.

YOUR PROFILE

• Highly motivated to work with new and emerging technologies in a research driven environment.
• Design and implement for scalability.
• Adopt a data-oriented design approach.
• Experience with decentralised networking solutions.
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• Solid low-level understanding of network protocols.
• Solid proficiency in C/C++, including: refactoring, optimisation, and testing.
• Experience working with and programming for both Windows and Linux platforms.
• Confident investigating / prototyping new technologies.
• Experience integrating / adapting 3rd party technologies.
• Ability to write clear and maintainable code.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English.
• Produce platform independent code.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Practical experience with P2P networking.
• Experience developing large-scale / open-world / sandbox projects.
• Experience with maintaining online services.
• Proficiency in documentation and communication.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian software development and collaboration tools.
• Experience working in diverse, multinational teams.
• Practical experience using a variety of modern technologies and tools.

LOCATION

• Amsterdam or Remote ​(within similar time zone)