Network Programmer

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Company Description

Nixxes Software is part of PlayStation Studios and is located in the city center of Utrecht. At our studio, you will have the opportunity to work on projects in collaboration with other renowned PlayStation Studios around the world. We have opportunities that involve many aspects of the full game development process required to ship AAA titles.

Job description:

We’re looking for a highly collaborative, passionate and skilled Network Programmer that can support our teams and implement online features on our various projects, ranging from online awareness features to full cross platform multiplayer support.

Essential Requirements:

• You have at least 3 years of previous experience as a programmer in the games industry or a related industry
• You have up to date knowledge of online gaming technologies.
• You have a pragmatic, hands-on problem solving mentality.
• You are proficient in C++ and other applicable programming languages.
• You aim to design and write well-structured, readable, and maintainable code while demonstrating a good understanding of code performance and complexity.
• You have strong debugging skills
• You work well in a team and on a large code base.
• You have good communication skills in written and spoken English.
• You work well in an environment with deadlines and milestones
  
  

Plusses:

• (Native) Dutch speaker.
• You have experience with low level networking APIs
• You have experience with cloud development and Infrastructure (AWS, AZURE, GCP)
• You have good knowledge of server-client and P2P based networking
• You have good knowledge of the behavior and impact of network latency
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.