Senior Network Programmer
The Platform
Decentraland is a pioneering virtual world where the boundaries of imagination and technology blend seamlessly. Built on the Unity engine, our platform streams and renders a vast, continuous environment filled with diverse, user-generated content. As avatars explore this immersive landscape, they encounter new creations daily, from games and puzzles to scenes and artworks—all crafted by our vibrant community of creators.
Our platform goes beyond traditional gaming experiences. Users can attend live music events, conferences, exhibitions, dance parties, and more, all within a richly detailed metaverse. Decentraland started as a proof-of-concept for digital real estate ownership on the blockchain but has evolved into an ever-expanding world where anything is possible. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what a virtual world can be.
Check it out at: https://decentraland.org/
What are we looking for?
We are a group of contributors to the Decentraland ecosystem and are actively seeking a Senior Network Programmer to help build and optimize the networking layer for our large-scale social virtual world. Our ideal candidate is excited about creating real-time communication solutions for a massive user base, has a generalist mindset, and brings extensive background in the gaming industry. They should also approach challenging problems with an open attitude and curiosity.
- Working closely with our technical architect and senior engineers o design, implement, and maintain robust client-server architectures supporting real-time multiplayer experiences.
- Develop custom protocols or integrate existing libraries to handle real-time communication with minimal latency and overhead
- Profile and optimize network code to efficiently handle large numbers of concurrent players.
- Collaborate on strategies for load balancing, sharding, and distributed computing to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Work closely with other engineers, designers, and content creators to ensure the network layer meets creative and technical requirements.
- Identify and address latency, security, and scalability issues, ensuring a stable and secure environment for users.
- Guide and mentor other developers, participate in code reviews, and promote best practices in network engineering.
- Contribute to the entire production cycle by offering ideas, improvements, and solutions that drive quality and innovation.
- Proven background in developing and optimizing multiplayer networking solutions for real-time, large-scale network infrastructure
- Proven experience integrating multiplayer into existing codebases
- Solid understanding of low-level networking concepts (TCP/UDP, packet structures, bandwidth usage, client-side prediction / reconciliation, lag compensation, zone transitions / Server Handoffs etc.).
- Experience with C# and Unity’s ecosystem, especially working across custom back-end solutions with Unity clients.
- Hands-on experience analyzing and improving network throughput, latency, and resource usage.
- Familiarity with tools for debugging and performance testing in large-scale, multiplayer environments.
- Experience working with Git, Perforce, Mercurial, or similar systems for version control and collaboration.
- Experience with TypeScript and WebRTC
- Familiarity with modern cloud infrastructures (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and testing.
- Familiarity with other game engines (Unreal, CryEngine, Godot) or custom engines, focusing on network layers.
- Knowledge of C, C++, or Rust for performance-critical network code.
- Experience setting up or contributing to CI/CD pipelines to streamline builds and deployments.
- Fully remote team with flexible working hours.
- 29 annual PTOs
- Long term incentive of MANA tokens, vested in a 4 years period.
- Additional tokens linked to annual performance review.
- Stipend policy to cover remote work & wellness related expenses
- Brand new equipment for remote work, including laptop, screen and chair.
- Parental leave
- Language lessons
- An Annual team offsite
Are you ready to dive into the future of virtual worlds? Decentraland, the pioneering platform built on the Unity engine, is on the lookout for a Senior Network Programmer to join our global team! Here, we're crafting an immersive environment where users can explore, create, and collaborate in a community-driven metaverse. As a Senior Network Programmer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the networking layer of our extensive social virtual world, ensuring that our vast user base enjoys real-time communication without a hitch. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining robust client-server architectures and optimizing network code for seamless multiplayer interactions. If you thrive on tackling complex problems and possess a solid background in the gaming industry, you’re the one we’re searching for! You'll work closely with talented engineers and designers, collaborating on everything from load balancing strategies to tackling latency issues. It’s an exciting opportunity to guide other developers and push the envelope in network engineering while contributing your ideas to enhance our vibrant platform. The best part? You can work from anywhere in the world, enjoying flexible hours, generous PTO, and an array of perks including parental leave and wellness stipends. Join us at Decentraland as we redefine the boundaries of digital experiences and offer endless possibilities for exploration and creativity!
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