Multiplayer Systems Engineer Job at Snail Games (Loveland)

Multiplayer & Online Services Engineer

We are seeking an engineer who builds the online features that enable multiplaye...

Location

United States , Loveland

Salary:

125000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year

Snail Games

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, concurrency, memory management
4+ years of experience building multiplayer games or connected online systems
Strong proficiency in C++, Blueprints, and C#
Hands‑on experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5, including client–server communication
Solid understanding of multiplayer networking fundamentals (client‑server models, replication, matchmaking, latency mitigation)
Experience integrating backend services with game clients and dedicated servers
Familiarity with REST APIs and at least one RPC/serialization format (JSON, gRPC, Protobuf)
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Redis
Ability to debug issues across distributed systems and network boundaries

Job Responsibility

Implement multiplayer features and client-server logic in C++ and Blueprints within Unreal Engine
Build backend services in C# to support matchmaking, sessions, authentication, and player data
Develop REST and gRPC/Protobuf endpoints for communication between services and clients
Implement logic for dynamic dedicated server instancing, including session allocation and region selection
Integrate backend features into Unreal Engine gameplay systems and dedicated server flows
Store and retrieve player data using NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Redis
Ensure data integrity, efficient access patterns, and secure handling of user data
Debug, profile, and resolve complex issues across the full multiplayer path — client, dedicated server, backend services, and data stores
Collaborate with design, engineering, QA, and other disciplines to maintain smooth online feature integration
Proactively identify opportunities to improve stability, resilience, and overall online player experience

What we offer

True focus on work/life balance
Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD
401k with company match

Fulltime

Software Development Co-Op

This role is based onsite at the Demonware Vancouver office, following the team’...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

65000.00 CAD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program
Expected graduation between January 2027 and May 2028
Available for an 8-month, in-person co-op starting September 2026
Clear written and verbal communication
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Resume and transcript required
Strong knowledge of Python, C++, and/or Java
Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
Familiarity with Linux and source control (Git preferred)
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP, UDP, HTTP)

Job Responsibility

Build multiplayer features
Develop core backend systems
Design tools for largescale distributed services
Gain hands-on experience working with Kubernetes infrastructure, automation frameworks, and scalable data pipelines
Collaborate in design discussions
Perform root cause analysis
Automate workflows to improve reliability, performance, and developer experience
Maintain and evolve Demonware’s platform
Contribute to the design of highly reliable operational architecture
Ensure services are scalable, maintainable, and built for players worldwide

What we offer

Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and drinks from a fully stocked kitchen
BBQs and Lunch & Learns
City-center office location
Vacation allowance
Competitive pay
Free games
Extended health plan including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance for employees and their dependents as well as disability insurance
RRSP with Company match
tuition reimbursement
charitable donation matching

Fulltime

Software Development Intern

Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. We work alongside eng...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent programming skills
A good grasp of fundamental algorithms and data structures
Familiarity with Linux
Familiarity with source control (git preferred)
Excellent debugging and analytical skills
Can identify sophisticated problems and find simple solutions
Can clearly communicate technical concepts in plain English

Job Responsibility

Helping game studios integrate multiplayer features into the next 'Call of Duty'
Developing plugins and extending our automation framework
Developing core features for our allocation and provisioning systems
Evolving, scaling, productizing and supporting our Kubernetes platform
Crafting and implementing tools and automations running on distributed systems
Deploying and maintaining multiple Kubernetes clusters across multiple DCs with hundreds of nodes
Performing root cause analyses and proposing and/or implementing appropriate engineering solutions to prevent or mitigate recurring incidents
Participating in design and code reviews
Crafting tools to automate all the things

Photogrammetry Lead - Treyarch (Los Angeles)

Treyarch is looking for a dedicated and passionate Photogrammetry Lead to own an...

Location

United States of America , Playa Vista

Salary:

97200.00 - 179900.00 USD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience working as an artist in game development or real-time production
2+ years of experience in leadership roles overseeing photogrammetry or scanning pipelines
Experience shipping AAA titles with real-time scanned or hybrid environment workflows
Strong expertise in photogrammetry tools (RealityCapture, Metashape, or equivalent)
Proficiency in DCC tools (Maya, Blender, Substance 3D Suite, ZBrush)
Strong, professional game-engine experience (asset integration, optimization, and streaming systems)
Deep understanding of real-time optimization, including with LOD system, Texture compression, Material simplification, and Memory and performance budgets
Strong grasp of PBR workflows with emphasis on gameplay readability over photorealism purity
DSLR/mirrorless capture workflows with strong understanding of exposure, lighting, lensing, and calibration
HDRI capture and color pipeline management

Job Responsibility

Own the studio photogrammetry pipeline from capture through engine integration
Work hand in hand with our Environment, Character, Vehicle, and Weapons teams to successfully integrate PG content into our games
Manage and contribute to building our asset library of PG content
Build and maintain workflows optimized for fast iteration and high-throughput asset production
Ensure all scanned assets meet strict performance, streaming, and gameplay readability budgets
Collaborate with Technical Art to automate reconstruction, cleanup, and optimization steps
Maintain compatibility with proprietary production pipelines and studio tooling standards
Lead a team of photogrammetry artists and capture technicians
Set standards for asset fidelity, compression, and gameplay usability
Prioritize scanning tasks based on multiplayer, zombies, campaign, and global content

What we offer

20 vacation days and 16 holidays
10 weeks of family leave
free lunches and snacks at our office
comprehensive healthcare
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games
supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance
relocation assistance

Fulltime

Programming Intern

At Activision Blizzard we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment ...

Location

United States of America , Portland

Salary:

20.00 - 50.00 USD / Hour

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating December 2026 – July 2027
Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
Exhibits learning agility
has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
A passion for significantly impacting game development

Job Responsibility

Be a part of a world class animation engineering team where you’ll work with world class animators to achieve a standalone feature for Call of Duty runtime
This role will impact how animations look in Call of Duty
Our Build Engineering team improves and maintains our game build system as well as continuous integration, code and data validation, and packaging and distribution across many PC and Console platforms
Our primary goal is to ensure that designers, artists, and engineers can see their work reflected in our game as quickly and reliably as possible
The Engine/Systems Engineering Team is involved in the architectural implementation of key engine features leveraged by other teams and sub disciplines
An intern for this team will learn how to work on and deliver key features and systems in the Diablo engine, that key stakeholders and other developers will leverage and build upon to generate great and awesome content
Partner across teams developing gameplay and features for our games
You will be working on a shipping title, with a mentor, on a team managing multiple projects against competing deadlines
This role will focus on implementing new features or mechanics into a shipping title
Work on new projects to help increase efficiencies by prototyping knowledge resource tools for Blizzard

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance
all interns will be provided with a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs
all interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement)

Fulltime

Senior Product Manager, Security - Central Technology

Call of Duty is one of the most iconic and successful video game franchises in t...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

118702.50 - 251055.00 CAD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of product management experience, including ownership of complex or technical products
Experience working closely with engineering on backend systems, platforms, or data-driven products
Experience in game security, anti-cheat systems, or online multiplayer ecosystems
Experience with telemetry pipelines, real-time data systems, or large-scale event processing
Experience working with metrics such as precision/recall, false positive rates, or similar system performance indicators
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
Background in fraud detection, trust & safety, or other adversarial domains
Familiarity with reverse engineering, cheat development techniques, or exploit methodologies
Working knowledge of SQL, data analysis tools, or scripting for investigation and validation
Experience supporting live operations or incident response in high-velocity environments

Job Responsibility

Define and drive product strategy for anti-cheat, abuse prevention, and game security systems
Own the roadmap across detection, enforcement, and prevention capabilities
Partner with engineering and data teams to build scalable detection systems (e.g., behavioral models, heuristics, signals pipelines)
Collaborate with threat intelligence and operations teams to understand emerging threats and translate them into product requirements
Design enforcement strategies that balance effectiveness, player experience, and false positive risk
Use data, experimentation, and live operations feedback to continuously improve systems
Lead prioritization across competing security investments, balancing proactive and reactive work
Communicate product strategy, trade-offs, and outcomes to stakeholders across the organization
Drive cross-functional alignment during high-severity incidents or abuse spikes

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance

Fulltime

Creative Director

As we expand AC and build brand‑new titles on new platforms, we’re looking for a...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

DesignX Community

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hands‑on experience taking a game from concept to launch
Strong level design background—able to guide, evaluate, and evolve levels that drive social fun, surprise, and replayability
A portfolio that shows strong creative direction in multiplayer, social, or systemic games (party games, social sandboxes, light‑chaos co‑op, etc.)
Deep intuition for what makes a moment shareable, clippable, or viral
Experience moving fast with small cross‑functional teams
Strong creative taste paired with the humility to pivot quickly based on playtest results
Clear communicator who can rally a team around a simple, focused vision
Comfort with live‑ops iteration cycles and player‑driven decision‑making
Passion for gaming, experimentation, and trying bold ideas early

Job Responsibility

Define and evolve the game’s creative direction—tone, vibe, world, characters, and the “why it’s fun” core
Drive rapid prototyping: take small ideas to playable tests fast, iterate even faster, and kill what isn’t working
Drive level design direction, ensuring maps, spaces, and encounters naturally create memorable, viral moments players love talking about
Champion social/party‑game mechanics, “drop‑in/instant fun” loops, and systems that help players make their own moments
Ensure every feature and level supports the “easy to play, fun immediately, impossible not to share” ethos
Work closely with design, art, engineering, and marketing to push social features, shareability, and fan-favorite ideas forward
Tune direction constantly based on real player feedback, playtests, data, and community sentiment
Collaborate hands‑on with designers and artists—testing ideas daily, jamming on mechanics, and pushing toward clarity
Set simple, actionable creative targets your team can hit quickly
Help coach and grow a high‑velocity, low‑ego creative culture

What we offer

Fully remote position
open to applicants from North America and Europe
Competitive base salary based on geography
Comprehensive benefits package
Monthly stipend for AI tooling, learning & development expenditures

Fulltime

Software Test Engineer 2

Join a world-renowned leader in interactive entertainment, where innovation meet...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

31.63 - 33.33 CAD / Hour

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience across multiple development cycles, with a strong emphasis on mission testing
Mission Flow & Progression Testing: Expertise in preventing progression blockers, validating objectives, waypoints, mission scripting (e.g., triggers for cutscenes, door mechanics), and ensuring seamless transitions between game areas
Combat & AI Testing: Verifying enemy spawns, ensuring proper balance and difficulty scaling, testing squad AI interactions (teammate behavior, revival, combat engagement), evaluating enemy AI tactics and movement, and confirming AI performance across difficulty settings
Co-op & Multiplayer Campaign Testing: Validating drop-in/drop-out co-op functionality, synchronizing mission objectives between players, assessing network stability and desync issues, and ensuring cutscenes and dialogue remain synced in co-op sessions
Cinematics & Narrative Testing: Ensuring correct triggering and flawless playback of cutscenes (audio/video), verifying dialogue timing and subtitle accuracy, and confirming that player choices accurately reflect in the story
Save System & Checkpoints: Ensuring correct placement and loading of checkpoint saves, verifying game state persistence after reloading, and testing cross-session save functionality
Level Design & Environment Testing: Identifying and reporting collision issues (players getting stuck, falling through the map), verifying the correct functionality of interactive objects (doors, levers, switches), and ensuring proper lighting, textures, and visual effects
Performance & Stability Testing: Pinpointing frame rate drops, crashes, and memory issues, ensuring smooth performance across various platforms, and testing for audio desyncs, texture pop-ins, and streaming issues
Proven experience in writing clear and comprehensive testing instructions or briefs
Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate testing efforts

Job Responsibility

Collaborate closely with development teams to conduct early testing and provide critical feedback on features and areas
Create comprehensive documentation, including detailed test cases, test briefs, and contribute to QA knowledge base pages
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Core QA team, addressing design questions and facilitating communication
Act as the initial contact for development teams seeking updates on testing status or requesting adjustments to QA needs
Provide regular updates to QA Leads on the overall health and progress of assigned features and areas
Proactively identify and address potential issues that could hinder the Core QA team's testing efforts

What we offer

subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
paid sick leave
retirement plans with a match
free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Fulltime

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