The Role
The Senior Online Game Programmer develops and optimizes backend systems for Crytek games, ensuring high-performance online services while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a Senior Online Programmer in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.
As Senior Online Programmer you will help build and evolve scalable online-backend systems. You have experience with online services from the perspective of real-time/game applications, You will be working closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including game design and game programming.
What you'll do
- Develop and support a set of reliable and high-performance online services and help integrate them into Crytek's products.
- Work with the existing online technologies and game codebase.
- Take ownership of some of the core backend systems and keep a general overview of backend technologies and their interactions.
- Help evolve the architecture of the whole system with scalability and robustness in mind.
- Debug and optimize modules of the backend system.
- Collaborate closely with game designers, developers and QA to create a smooth, secure and scalable online experience.
- Support and mentor junior programmers, sharing knowledge and help them grow.
- Share ideas and suggestions on how to improve both the product and team processes.
- Contribute to the documentation and (automated) testing procedures.
What you bring
- 5+ years of professional experience in online or backend programming (this could come from different industries, not only games).
- Experience taking responsibility for the performance and functionality of certain server modules.
- A background in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Excellent programming skills in Go.
- Database programming experience (SQL and NoSQL).
- Solid debugging & optimization skills.
- Solid understanding of multithreading and other concurrency concepts.
- Programming & trouble-shooting experience in Linux-like environments.
- Deep understanding of network protocols, client-server architectures and data encryption.
- Solid English skills, good communication skills with a strong affinity for transparency.
- Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Nice to have (not required)
- Experience with containerization.
- Experience with C++ and game engines (esp. network layer and dedicated game servers).
- Familiarity with message brokers.
- Passion for making great games.
What you can expect from us
Career Path
Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.
Relocation Support
We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.
You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).
Company Apartment
To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.
Public Transport Pass
Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.
Gym Card
A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
State-of-the-art Office
We’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.
Hybrid Working
We believe in the value of in-person collaboration while also supporting flexibility. Our hybrid working model includes three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely up to two days per week, unless role-specific requirements or business needs require you to be on site.
We believe in the value of in-person collaboration while also supporting flexibility. Our hybrid working model includes three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely up to two days per week, unless role-specific requirements or business needs require you to be on site.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.
German Classes
Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.
Events
Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!
Vacation Days
At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional work experience as an Online or Backend Programmer
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- Excellent programming skills in Go
- Database programming experience (SQL and NoSQL)
- Strong debugging & optimization skills
- Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrency concepts
- Programming & troubleshooting experience in Linux-like environments
- Deep understanding of network protocols, client-server architectures and data encryption
- Solid English skills, good communication skills with a strong affinity for transparency
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The Company
What We Do
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine), and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games. For more information visit www.crytek.com - www.cryengine.com and www.huntshowdown.com
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