Senior Server Programmer

The Sr. Server Programmer is a key member of the engineering team in Central Studio. In addition to the typical duties of a server programmer, this role entails high level responsibilities which may include international travel and participation in strategic business planning. We’re looking for a highly talented individual who is excited by the opportunity to create new business properties. Qualified candidates are disciplined, professional and comfortable with a constant flow of new work.

We offer competitive salary and benefits including stock options, as well as a fun place to work.

Availability: Immediate
Reports to:  CTO

Primary Responsibilities

• Convert ideas into fully polished and functioning game systems
• Design and create new features
• Polish and tune existing features
• Develop software to run on Linux, Windows and consoles using C++
• Design and build the database backend for game and support systems
• Write technical design documents for features as needed
• Document and comment your work for future developers
• Participate in game play-testing and provide feedback
• Work with all types of development staff
• Participate in project scheduling

Qualification Requirements

• Computer Science degree or equivalent work experience
• Fluent in C++ (3+ years)
• Experience working with networked applications
• Database development experience, preferably Oracle & MySQL
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively on a team
• Self motivated
• Passion for games
• Commitment to quality
• Working knowledge of Massively Multiplayer games

A highly qualified applicant will also have

• Working knowledge of console development.
• Experience with other database platforms (SQL Server, Postgres, etc).
  • Working with ODBC or OTL is a plus

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Lua, UnrealScript, JavaScript…
• Credit on a shipped game
• Experience on more than one platform
• Experience with Unreal and related tools
• Familiarity with Scrum
• The desire to make the world a better place
• A sharp sense of priority
• A clear desire to do top-notch work
• A willingness to do “whatever it takes”
• A sense of humor
• The ability to say “no” when appropriate
• The ability to say “yes” when appropriate
• The ability to say “say what?” when neither “yes” nor “no” are appropriate

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