Software Engineer, Netcode

Electronic Arts

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 6 roles within 25 mi

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Join DICE Stockholm as a Software Engineer specializing in Netcode, a crucial role within the Battlefield Studios team responsible for defining the future of first-person shooters. You will work closely with a small, dedicated team to enhance game server performance and develop robust netcode features, ensuring that multiplayer gameplay is efficient and responsive. Your daily tasks include analyzing networked game features, optimizing bandwidth and latency, and extending toolchains for debugging. With expertise in C++ and multithreaded software development, you will collaborate with Frostbite and other EA teams to push the boundaries of gaming technology, contributing directly to the engine’s evolution. This role demands a keen understanding of client/server architectures and networking fundamentals like replication and prediction, as well as experience building scalable and resilient network systems in games.

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C++ Multithreading Client/server architectures Networking fundamentals Replication Prediction and correction Game engine performance optimization Frostbite engine Bandwidth analysis Latency analysis Tool-chain development Debugging tools Design guidance

What you'll do

Support game teams in resolving netcode-related issues.
Analyze and optimize bandwidth and latency for networked game features.
Investigate areas to improve the efficiency of netcode systems.
Enhance responsiveness of gameplay networking features.
Develop tools for analyzing and debugging networked gameplay issues.

What we're looking for

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in software engineering.
Expertise in writing highly performant and maintainable C++ code.
Experience with multithreaded software development and client/server architectures.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals including replication, authority, prediction, and correction.
Ability to analyze and optimize bandwidth and latency for networked game features.
Understanding of building resilient networked multiplayer games in real-world conditions.

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