Junior Software Engineer - SDK (C++)

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Sister company of CD PROJEKT RED (responsible for the worldwide success of The Witcher, the video game series adapted from Andrzej Sapkowski's books), GOG.com is a digital distribution platform, which offers customers the greatest selection of PC, Mac and Linux games, both classics and day-one titles, DRM-free, with lots of extra goodies and amazing customer support. Our work environment is relaxed, and the company philosophy often goes against the typical corporate flow. Working in an international team of over 100 passionate games industry professionals, you will not only have the opportunity to expand your skills to their limits but also have fun while doing so. We love what we do and we do it for a reason.

We are looking for passionate Software Engineer to enhance our extraordinary team, which is working on the GOG Galaxy platform. Join us in building the best online services and desktop features for our sister game-development studio CD PROJEKT RED and other partners. This position will allow you to shape the future of GOG.com.

Responsibilities:

• Shape and develop ambitious features for GOG Galaxy, combining networking, gameplay and community, experienced by millions of gamers.
• Implement key features in GOG Galaxy SDK.
• Implement performance measurements, testing strategies and optimizations.
• Work with other engineers in SCRUM methodology.
• Stay abreast of emerging new technologies, research new tools and implement best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Practical C++ knowledge.
• Basic Python knowledge.
• Experience with Linux platform.
• Knowledge of Client / Server architecture.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Passion for gaming, game services, and online communities.

Pluses:

• Ability to talk about as many of these as possible: multiplayer services in games, network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP), NAT busting, code optimization, low level network tools and diagnosis, VoIP.
• Familiarity with software development best practices (version control, testing, deployment etc.).
• Experience with Unity3D and/or Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of programming for mobile platforms (iOS or / and Android).

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to enter a booming industry and to influence the future of digital distribution.
• A gamer’s paradise where you will be surrounded by games - living & breathing them!
• A competitive salary and great, laid-back work atmosphere in our office based in Warsaw, Poland.
• The chance to work in an international environment with exceptional experts.
• Access to a health care and sport activities package.
• A full-time job in our Warsaw, Poland headquarters.
• Frequent social activities, free fruits, an in-house cantina, and other goodies are a standard.
• Free access to CD PROJEKT RED & GOG.com games.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please submit your CV (in English) and code samples here.

Please be informed that we reserve the right to contact only selected applicants. The hired individual will need to work in-house, in our office based in Warsaw, Poland.
Please also include the following statement with your application: "I hereby consent to the processing of my vital and personal data in so far as this is required under the current as well as future recruitment campaigns conducted by GOG Poland Sp. z o.o., with headquarters in Warsaw, Jagiellońska 74 street, in accordance with the Act of August 29, 1997, on the Protection of Personal Information (JoL no. 133, item 883)."

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