Network Engineer
Overview
We’re looking for a Network Engineer to implement network and multiplayer gameplay functionality for our Unreal Engine 5 action-adventure RPG game.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Rogue Initiative is a global studio offering on-site, hybrid and fully remote working options.
Your Day-to-Day
- Develop networking architecture and backend for PVE and PVP gameplay.
- Implement systems in partnership with our design and engineering teams.
- Ensure online solutions are well integrated while being reliable, secure, and performant.
- Collaborate on solving game design challenges related to co-op and multiplayer play.
- Realize application functionality by considering multiple technical and end user requirements and working closely with design and production teams.
- Provide networking-based recommendations and debugging for stability, latency, performance, bandwidth optimization, and security.
What we're looking for in a candidate
- Experience completing at least one full development cycle on a AAA video game.
- Expert proficiency with C/C++, either through 2+ years of professional experience or personal projects.
- Networking experience including TCP/UDP, bandwidth optimization, sockets, messaging (reliable and unreliable), and others.
- Game-specific networking experience including server migration, dedicated servers, time sync, prediction, object replication, client-server and peer-to-peer architectures, QoS, voice, etc.
- Strong debugging and optimization skills in a multi-threaded, networked environment.
- Calm, upbeat and collaborative attitude working with multiple deadlines.
- Avid gamer with a passion for dreaming up worlds and experiences to discover and explore.
- BA or BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
- Experience working in Unreal Engine.
We greatly value camaraderie, team spirit and talent. We’re not into excessive crunching or the typical AAA grind. Been there, done that. We do provide periodic company outings, a collaborative, inclusive work environment, top-tier benefits and likely some of the most challenging and fulfilling work of your career.
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to:
Rogue Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Gameplay Engineer
Los Angeles, California
Overview
We’re tracking down a Gameplay Engineer who can bring technical expertise, ingenious solutions, and a creative eye to our diverse slate of games and internal projects.
Your Day-to-Day
- Engineer a variety of gameplay features from the foundational systems to polish, including player movement, AI behavior trees, blueprint scripting, weapons, and creatively solving gameplay roadblocks.
- Work hand-in-hand with Design, Art, and other departments to create enthralling gameplay and fix novel problems.
- Support the team by debugging issues, implementing optimization, and developing tools & features.
- Communicate with Producers to find, mitigate, and prevent technical risks and break down gameplay goals into manageable tasks and scenarios.
- Design and execute AAA content creation pipelines, processes, tools, features, and workflows, often in collaboration with Technical Artists and Designers.
What we're looking for in a candidate
- 2+ years of experience in a coding role shipping at least one well-known AAA game title on console and/or PC.
- Strong knowledge of the C++ programming language, Unreal Engine 4, and Blueprints.
- Solid 3D math skills.
- Ability to write robust code that is functional, architecturally sound, and consistently bug-free.
- Proactive team player who’s willing and able to head off issues, invoke creative solutions, and contribute to any and all aspects of a project in need.
- Accustomed to rapid iteration in a high-caliber, fast-paced production environment.
- Calm, upbeat and professional attitude working with multiple deadlines and high-level stakeholders, award-winning filmmakers and creative talent.
- Serious passion for games. You should be able to break down and articulate their strengths and weaknesses.
- Passion for pushing your skills. You’ll be working with some of the most discerning game developers and filmmaking talent in the industry to create cinematic visuals for video games.
- BA or BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
Bonus Points
- Unreal Engine 4 source modification & plug-in experience.
- Experience with film VFX or XR production.
This is a full-time position to start immediately based in our Los Angeles office. Our team is currently working remotely until further notice.
We greatly value camaraderie, team spirit, and talent. We’re not into excessive crunching or the typical AAA grind. Been there, done that. We do provide a fully-stocked kitchen, periodic company outings, a bonus plan, a family-style atmosphere, and an exceptional benefits package.
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to:
Rogue Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
