IT & Software

Senior Network Programmer

Rockstar Games

Dundee · Angus · United Kingdom

Overview

As a Senior Network Programmer, you will help deliver robust multiplayer experiences across platforms. You will work within the network team to optimize data flow, ensure smooth object movement under latency and packet loss, and contribute to prediction and interpolation systems. You’ll participate in end-to-end development from low-level networking to high-level gameplay synchronization. This role sits in Rockstar’s Dundee studio, in an inclusive, high-m caliber environment that values collaboration and learning. You will shape how players share and experience gameplay through networked systems.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain and extend networking systems across platforms
  • Synchronise gameplay state and entities in bandwidth-efficient ways for home Internet conditions
  • Improve prediction and interpolation to handle high latency and packet loss
  • Use time efficiently to meet targets
Key requirements
  • 5+ years commercial games programming experience
  • Experience on one or more shipped titles, ideally through submission and release
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Good communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Collaborative mindset
  • C/C++ programming
  • Networking systems experience
  • Experience with low-level network libraries

Reference: WJ-747_30163156

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