Network Programmer

At Table Knight Games, we create immersive mobile social games and are expanding to develop high-quality indie games. As a Network Programmer at Table Knight Games, you’ll play a key role in developing the online framework for our latest 1-4 player co-op game. You’ll work closely with our team to design, develop, and maintain systems that enable seamless online play across interconnected game, world, and narrative systems.

What are you working on?

• At what stage of the project(s)? Alpha
• Genres: Adventure, Action
• Platforms: PC, Console

Team size and structure?

13 Knights

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Collaborate with the lead programmer in Unity and C# to architect, code, integrate, test, debug, and maintain online co-op systems.

• Work with the game director to align the online framework with the game’s vision and design needs for co-op play.

• Build robust, reliable, optimized, and scalable online systems across PC and console platforms, including lower-spec platforms like Steam Deck.

• Troubleshoot and fix bugs throughout the production lifecycle.

• Experience developing core gameplay systems and game mechanics.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Proven experience in developing online games from initial concept through launch and post-release support on both PC and console platforms.

• Strong knowledge of Steam’s online toolkits, APIs, and services for matchmaking, voice chat, friend invites, etc., in peer-to-peer environments.

• Extensive experience with Unity and C#.

• Expertise in solving online issues like replication, synchronization, latency, drop-in/drop-out mechanics, and error recovery.

• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with a distributed team across Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

• Proactive and self-driven with the ability to set goals and anticipate challenges.

• Strong understanding of high-performance C# memory management and garbage collection (GC).

• Familiarity with common serialization methods like protocol buffers, JSON, XML.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with networking solutions such as Photon Fusion, Photon Realtime, FishNet, NGO, or Mirror.

• Knowledge of core networking algorithms (rollback, interpolation/extrapolation, NAT Punchthrough).

• Familiarity with platform-specific networking APIs like Steamworks, PSN, Xbox Live and console compliance.

• Experience with P2P relay servers.

What is important for us in a person?

• Ability to express thoughts clearly, give and receive constructive feedback

• Sensitivity, discipline, responsibility

• Problem solving mindset

• Open minded, agile, respectful, and professional

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Creative Freedom and Realization: Work in a supportive environment that values your creative input and vision.

• Ability to Influence the Product: Contribute significantly to the development and direction of our games.

• Autonomous Work Style: Enjoy a high degree of autonomy in your work.

• Game Night: Regular game nights for team bonding.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Holidays: 24-day paid vacation plus holidays.

• Remote Work: Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.

• Work Schedule: Flexible work hours to accommodate different time zones and personal schedules.

• Professional Development Atmosphere: Access to a professional development platform to enhance your skills.