Microsoft · 21 hours ago
Senior Unreal Engineer, Online Services - Halo Studios
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join Halo Studios in developing a new Halo FPS powered by Unreal Engine 5. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement online client features, ensuring robust and scalable systems for millions of players.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate amongst a cross-functional team to deliver engineering solutions that match project goals & timelines
Design, implementation, and maintenance of online client features in Unreal Engine 5, including but not limited to gameplay systems and online systems, in C++ and Blueprint
Work with a cross-functional team of designers, artists, producers, and testers to estimate and document technical proposals
Carefully consider technical tradeoffs to ensure robust, performant system implementations that scale to millions of players across a variety of hardware endpoints
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python + OR equivalent experience
2+ years of experience developing features for an online multiplayer game
2+ years of experience developing / debugging multithreaded systems
Experience developing / debugging games on consoles
Preferred
2+ years experience with industry standard or proprietary game engines (e.g. Unreal Engine)
2+ shipped video games on console and/or PC
Experience with asynchronous programming patterns
Experience designing & implementing online features that integrate back-end services, client-side logic, and user interface components
Experience developing & debugging systems that make use of 3rd party SDKs
Experience developing & debugging game networking traffic
Ability to forge partnerships with design to build memorable gameplay experiences
Company
Microsoft
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