About Us:
SMG Studio is a dedicated gaming agency, building and creating highly engaging games with original and licensed IP for mobile, desktops, and consoles. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Los Angeles, the SMG team has worked on games such as LEGO Party!, RISK: Global Domination, Moving Out, No Way Home, Death Squared, and many more!
Note: Must be an Australian resident to apply.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented C# / .NET Developer for a critical project involving the development and running of a Multiplayer (socket) communication service. This will initially be for our key title RISK: Global Domination.
Experience with cloud hosting (preferably AWS) and working with game engines (preferable Unity) are a must have.
What your typical day will look like:
* Developing and maintaining a robust multiplayer communication service using C# / .NET Core. Work with backend technologies like Memcached, REDIS, SQL, and Web Services.
* Develop and maintain deployment and monitoring solutions (in conjunction with existing infrastructure code) for the system.
* Assist in Unity development to ensure seamless integration and efficient messaging.
* Assist in web services development, or working closely with the web service team, for integration with existing services .
* Debug and optimize multi-threaded and multi-server applications.
* Ensure high performance and stability of services over long uptime periods.
Qualifications:
* Extensive experience in writing C# services, especially with long uptime, using socket connections.
* Strong ability to debug complex multi-threaded and multi-server applications.
* Familiarity with socket communication and related technologies.
* Knowledge of gaming development and experience working with shared libraries (Unity preferred).
* Understanding of backend integration with Memcached, REDIS, SQL, and Web Services.
What’s In It for You:
* Flexibility to work where you feel most productive – Be the Best You Policy.
* 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company mental health awareness days off per year.
* Save money with great discounts on health insurance, gym membership, buying a car, and travel!
Important Criteria:
* This role involves very close collaboration with game developers and web service developers.
* You will be working to Australia East Cost time zone and must be an Australian resident.
* Any applications from people outside of Australia will not be reviewed and receive no reply.
Why Join Us:
At SMG Studio, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. This inclusive approach drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, partners, and communities.
Next Steps:
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!