Senior Online Programmer

At Invoke, our mission is to Have Fun Building Great Games.  

We believe the best games come from people who love what they do, in an environment that values them and their ideas. And we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success, whatever their role. As a member of Wizards of the Coast, we help enrich a catalog of games that has inspired gamers and developers for decades. 

At Invoke, you get to play your part as a valued member of an open and dedicated team within a magical world!  

Invoke Studios is currently looking to hire a Core Team of talented and varied people for a new AAA multiplayer game in the universe of D&D using the Unreal Engine.   

If you are interested in joining a new team and actively contributing to the conception of a new game project, please read below.  

Job Description  
 

Invoke is looking for a Senior Online Programmer to join the team to play a crucial role in the development of our online multiplayer gaming experience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Game Designers, Artists, and other Programmers to create robust, scalable, and secure backend systems that power our online gameplay features. 

What You'll Do 
 

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend systems to support online multiplayer gameplay 

• Ensure systems are designed to handle high volumes of concurrent players and are optimized for low-latency gameplay experiences 

• Implement efficient network communication protocols and technologies to facilitate real-time interactions between the game client, game server and systems 

• Implement security measures to protect player data, prevent cheating, and ensure a fair gaming environment 

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to ensure the reliability and stability of online services 

• Work closely with other team members to integrate backend systems with gameplay features and user interfaces 

• Document system architecture, APIs, and development processes to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team. 
   

Ideally, what You'll Bring 
 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in backend development, preferably in the video game industry or a related field. 

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in backend development such as C++, C#, Go, Rust 

• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), client-server architecture, and experience with socket programming. 

• Experience working with relational databases and NoSQL databases  

• Experience with Unreal engine, a plus 

• Familiarity with security best practices, encryption algorithms, and techniques for preventing cheating and exploitation in online games. 

• Ability to analyze complex problems, debug issues, and implement effective solutions. 

• Excellent communication skills in French and English; 

• A genuine passion for video games and a desire to contribute to the creation of compelling and online gaming experiences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Invoke commits to offer equal working chances to every individual, without regard based on the following: age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, origin, religion, citizenship, native country or any other possible particularities. We sincerely believe in a respectful and open-minded work environment, in which everyone can fully contribute to the organization's development.   

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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