Company Overview: The Sandbox is a pioneering gaming company revolutionizing the digital landscape with our blockchain-based platform. We focus on delivering a multiplayer-first experience through innovative technology and community-driven projects.
Work Opportunities: This position is remote, allowing flexibility and connection with a global team. Join us to push the boundaries of gaming and sound in the metaverse.
Role Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Networking Engineer to join our core technology team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining our core online systems to support seamless and scalable multiplayer experiences in our blockchain-based gaming platform.
Responsibilities:
Implement and optimize online gameplay features to ensure smooth, real-time interactions among players.
Debug, profile, and enhance existing online systems to improve performance and reduce resource consumption.
Provide guidance on best practices for online architecture to other engineering teams.
Maintain high standards in development processes, documentation, and adhere to coding best practices.
Desired Experience:
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
4+ years of experience in the gaming industry, specifically in network engineering.
Expertise in implementing networked gameplay and managing bandwidth and latency issues.
Solid understanding of client-server architectures and their application in online games.
Proficiency in low-level networking principles and data structures.
Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Additional Skills:
Experience with Unity, especially its Data Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS) and Netcode package.
Background in developing for hardware-constrained environments such as consoles or mobile devices.
Compensation: Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
