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Profession |
Information Technology |
Openings |
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Location |
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
Date Posted |
May 07, 2008 |
Posted Until |
June 06, 2008 |
Experience Level |
Mid-Level |
Job Type |
Full Time |
Salary Range |
Not Specified - Not Specified |
Education Level |
University - Bachelors |
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Position Title: Software Engineer - Online/Network
Position Overview
The online software engineer designs and implements code that allows players to connect the game to another instance of the game via a server. The position requires an understanding and experience with online platform technology such as web services (i.e., ticker) and the writing of widgits (i.e., Facebook). Experience of high iteration, collaborative work of complex technical problems is required. Experience with Mid Session gaming is also highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
-Create and own leading edge reusable server solutions, both systems and engines if required.
-Research cutting-edge algorithms and techniques.
-Write technical design specifications.
-Design, maintain, implement, test and debug code.
-Create tools, features and engine components to required coding standards.
-Provide solutions that take into account network latency, de-synchronization of data between networked machines/players, packet compression, cheating and interrupted connections.
Required Technical Skills and Experience
-Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
-Experience with client-server and peer-to-peer architectures, network security, basic network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP and UDP), concurrency and synchronization.
-Experience with Flash and Action Script
-Excellent Problem solving skills
-Proficiency with C++.
-Proficiency with Java.
Additional Skills:
-Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Perl, Lua, Python), XML and C#.
-Ability to test, debug, and extend other Software Engineer's code competently.
-Exposure to encryption algorithms (SSL, RSA, ?)
-HTML knowledge and experience is an advantage
-Database knowledge is an advantage
-Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices.
Performance Competencies (Non Technical Skills)
-Good verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
-Constantly innovate how to improve product quality as well as group productivity.
-Excellent decision making capabilities.
-Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions.
-Demonstrates dependability and commitment to projects/tasks.
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Applications being accepted until June 6, 2008
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