Junior Network / Online Programmer

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#1

NCsoft is one of the world’s biggest online gaming companies, a major developer and publisher in Asia, America, and Europe.

Can you write basic multiplayer code for games, or basic lobby/match/game servers?

Would you like to work in a team of networking experts, and learn how to write high performance net code or learn how to design and develop servers for massively multiplayer games?

This role is in our UK studio, in Brighton. The office is in the centre of this vibrant city, just a couple of minutes from the station and a five minute walk from the seafront.

As the in-house experts on all networking and server development issues, you will be a special team that works directly with the game development teams. You will work with multiple different studios, where you will be designing and implementing appropriate individual solutions for each game, and even helping re-architect the core of each game to work well with online and networked play.

Requirements:

* Some prior experience of developing computer games
* Experience of EITHER network coding techniques for FPS and racing-games OR server design and implementation, e.g. have written lobby or matchmaking servers
* Basic knowledge of network techniques (TCP/IP, UDP, IP routing)
* Basic knowledge of servers (basic linux administration)
* Experienced with either C++ or Java
  NCsoft Europe Ltd

Responsibilities:
o write network code to deliver multiplayer features
o write server code to deliver multiplayer features
o help the Senior Network Developer with analysing and improving architectures
o help the Senior Network Developer explain networking and server issues to other development teams
o work on multiple game projects

All interested candidates should send a formal covering letter, CV/resume and salary requirements via email to ukjobs@plaync.com

#2

Err…do u have to live in Uk to apply? :slight_smile:

#3

QUOTE: “This role is in our UK studio, in Brighton. The office is in the centre of this vibrant city, just a couple of minutes from the station and a five minute walk from the seafront.”

You’ll have to live in the UK to do the job, and you’ll need to be legally able to work in the UK of course :). International applicants welcome, assuming you can manage those requirements.

#4

Would I get to boss this guy around?

Cas :slight_smile:

#5

You can try.

#6

Hmm… looks like the some of the best are in the team, might just have to think about applying for the job!

#7

I would love to apply however I miss the requirement of network programming experience. I have covered the theory at uni, having said that my current plan is to study for a Masters and get experience in the necessary skills to make me more employable - so watch out!

Hopefully a post will appear next year, on the other hand does your team do internships? Actually what are the odds of a post appearing next year?

#8

Yes, we do take interns, both summer vacation and year-in-industry style (one year during your undergrad course). But it’s limited by how many experienced programmers we have with enough spare time to mentor someone.

#9

What about this year, are there any vacancies for a summer vacation?

#10

The minimum length of an internship is typically 4 months, so I seriously doubt anyone has time to do a summer vacation this year :).

However, feel free to contact ukjobs @ plaync.com with a speculative application if you think you have something strong (experience, skill, your own sheer genius :), etc).

#11

Well I do have the skill; however I will be going back to uni this year for a Masters! So I’ll just keep on the lookout next year, or you could send me a pm :wink:

#12

How’s the position going; is it filled yet? My plans have changed and I am looking for full time work now; although Brighton is out of my “being in London” plot, I can still get a train back and forth for Church on Sunday every week, which does not take too long. In fact it’s quicker than travelling across London :slight_smile:

#13

Indeed it is; lots of people live in brighton and commute daily to london.

We’re still interviewing for the position this week, so if you get a CV in fast (i.e. within the next 48 hours) I can guarantee you’ll get considered in this round. Of course, if we don’t find the right person in this round of interviews, then we’ll still be looking - but I’d suggest getting a CV in ASAP just in case.

#14

Okay, well as per the requirements I will begin development of a lobby server tomorrow and send my CV and covering letter before development commences. It will be a noble challenge for me since I only studied the network systems architecture at uni and all of our coursework involved creating a virtual network and sending messages across that.

#15

Not quite when I planned but I have sent the CV (within the 48 hours and all), fingers crossed. I had fun working on the Lobby and getting my head around methods for successful matchmaking nonetheless :slight_smile: