Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Who we are:

Demonware is an independently-run part of Activision Blizzard. We run every part of the players' online experience, from logging in to matchmaking to climbing the leaderboards, for popular video game franchises such as Call of Duty, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Crash Bandicoot and Skylanders.

The work we do together every day impacts almost half a billion players around the world. We take on big company challenges with a small company feel. We are technology-driven with a culture of openness. This means collaborating to tackle exciting challenges, enjoying the freedom to talk to anyone, and always feeling respected. We take the work seriously; ourselves, not so much.

What we do:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer and you'll be joining our Game Services department at Demonware, based out of our Vancouver office. You'll work closely with the game development studios that produce AAA blockbuster titles including Call of Duty®. Your job will involve planning, designing, and implementing new online services that can handle millions of concurrently connected users.

Your responsibilities:
• Develop custom backend online services and features that are reliable and scale to be used by millions of players all around the world.
• Own, operate and support the services and features you develop.
• Work as a partner to game studios, designing online and multiplayer experiences.
• Work with game studio engineers to solve problems with online and multiplayer features.
• Provide technical mentorship to other team members through software engineering standard methodologies
• Write technical documentation related to the services your team owns

Your Profile:
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Expertise in Python or C++ coding, or skills in a similar language
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, security and scalability
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with distributed systems and web technologies

Nice to have:
• Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox One, and PS4
• Experience with game development

What Demonware Offers:

Relocation Support, generous paid vacation, RRSP matching program and top-tier medical, dental, and life insurance coverage for you and your dependents, free games, and perks.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9ekk7-3-145-196-87-42 in your application.