Senior Backend Developer (Rust / C++), 6 months Contract (open to extension)

About You

We are looking for passionate C/C++ and Rust developers with at least 5 years of experience in network programming for multiplayer/MMO games in fast-paced development environments, as well as hands-on experience with industry-standard game engines such as Unreal Engine 5, Unity, or proprietary AAA engines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and evolution of backend technologies for scalable virtual worlds
• Work with high-load distributed systems
• Integrate gameplay systems with backend infrastructure
• Optimize project performance and scalability
• Contribute to the development of multiplayer and large-scale online systems
• Collaborate closely with game project teams and support the implementation of gameplay systems
• Participate in architectural decisions and the technical evolution of the platform
• Research and implement modern technologies for distributed simulation and large-scale multiplayer environments
• Develop integrations with modern game engines and online services

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Rust and C/C++
• Experience in game development, particularly multiplayer and online projects
• Solid understanding of multiplayer architecture, networking, and distributed systems
• Strong expertise in low-level high-performance programming
• Good understanding of network protocols and client-server architecture
• Experience optimizing performance and scalability of high-load systems
• Understanding of real-time networking and latency-sensitive systems
• Experience with industry-standard game engines such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, distributed environments, and multi-cloud architectures
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Strong debugging, profiling, and problem-solving skills
• Interest in modern networking technologies and distributed simulation systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• At least 5 years of professional experience specifically in multiplayer game development or real-time distributed networks

Nice to Have

• Experience working on MMO or large-scale multiplayer projects
• Experience with low-level network optimization
• Knowledge of QUIC, UDP/TCP internals, or modern networking approaches
• Experience with eBPF/XDP, DPDK, or similar performance-oriented technologies
• Experience developing distributed backend infrastructure for games or real-time systems