Multiplayer engineer

Happy Volcano is looking for a Multiplayer engineer to complement our programming team; to work on our current game “You Suck At Parking”, as well as other future projects.

Do you have experience implementing advanced matchmaking techniques, like the skill-based Elo rating system? Do you know how to create and backfill multiplayer lobbies? Cross-platform play? Do you know your way around a backend service?

We would highly value an engineer that knows and can handle the challenges of networking on a multi-platform “Games as a Service” live game.

You Suck At Parking runs on Photon Quantum and handles matchmaking and other backend functionality with Playfab and Azure.

You will be a respected and crucial part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain all network code
• Create logic for online lobbies, friends parties, private matches,...
• Matchmaking functionality
• Cross-platform play between PC, Xbox, Playstation and Switch
• Disconnect/reconnect functionality
• We’re a small studio and value collaboration across teams and disciplines. You’ll be expected to work well with the whole team.
• You’ll be a proactive and positive contributor and support your team.

Requirements

• You worked on at least 2 multiplayer titles
• Experience with Photon or similar
• You’re an excellent communicator
• You are able to legally work full-time in Belgium or full-time contract work from your country of residence
• You are able to work remotely during core Central European Time

Nice to have

• Experience with Playfab
• Experience developing backend functionality
• Experience working with clean architecture principles
• Familiarity with agile practices

If you don't fit all criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway!

What Happy Volcano can offer you

• A competitive salary adjustable to the cost of living for where you're based
• The opportunity to work in a growing team of enthusiasts
• Opportunities to continue your professional development
• Fully remote studio indefinitely with an option to work from our offices in Belgium
• 21 days of paid time off per year minimum. On top of that, the studio is closed between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Official government holidays from the country you reside in
• Healthy work/life balance
• A flexible work schedule.

We encourage marginalized and people from underrepresented groups to apply.