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# Senior Network Programmer

- **Company:** Rockstar
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Networking Systems
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840622832-senior-network-programmer

## About the Role

* 5+ years commercial games programming experience.
 * Experience working on one or more shipped titles, ideally through the submission and release process., * Strong C/C++ programming skills.
 * Good communication skills.
 * Self-Motivated., * Experience working on networking prediction and interpolation systems.
 * Experience working on Xbox and Sony console platforms.
 * Experience working with low-level network libraries.

## Description

* Support the synchronisation of gameplay state and mechanics between players in multiplayer sessions to enable a shared gameplay experience.
 * Optimise networking systems to minimise usage of CPU processing, memory and bandwidth.
 * Enhance prediction and interpolation systems to ensure game entities move smoothly in multiplayer games in high latency/packet loss conditions., * Develop, maintain and extend current networking systems on different gaming platforms.
 * Synchronise game entities and gameplay state in a bandwidth efficient manner that works well over home Internet conditions.
 * Use time productively and efficiently to make every effort to meet required targets.


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