Senior Online Programmer
Company: Gearbox Software
Location: Frisco
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator
and distributor of entertainment for people around the world.
Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its
subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox
Entertainment has become widely known for successful game
franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as
acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox’s ambition is
to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the
pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the
prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured
respect for profitability. For more information, visit
www.Gearbox.com. Gearbox Software is looking for a Senior Online
Programmer to join us in developing projects in Unreal Engine 4.
This role involves working in a team environment to create exciting
and meaningful opportunities through the implementation of online
features. This role will work closely with other departments to
create the online experience for players across multiple platforms.
Senior Online Programmers will also work to mentor and train other
Online Programmers and work with the Online Programming Lead to
create long term roadmaps for the department. Candidates should
possess substantial familiarity with online systems, including
platform APIs and backend services. Responsibilities: Design and
implement platform agnostic interfaces that expose rich online and
connected experiences. Work closely with gameplay and UI
programmers to integrate online features specific to a platform or
title. Provide game-side support for interfacing with backend
services. Collaborate with the design team as an advocate and
resource for the user’s online experience. Evangelize new and
current platforms and online technologies within the company
Qualifications: 5 years game industry experience Familiarity with
current generation console APIs Must be able to work well in a team
environment Well versed in C++ and object-oriented programming
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Have extensive
knowledge of current online products and trends Possess a strong
passion to create amazing online experiences Bonus Points For:
Intimate knowledge regarding game sessions, matchmaking, voice, and
online connectivity Experience with Unreal Engine 4 in both engine
and game code Experience with client-server architectures and
RESTful services Intimate knowledge of multiplayer fundamentals
such as roles, relevancy, replication, prediction, states, and
simulations Familiarity with robust network communication through
protocols such as WebRTC and XMPP Experience with bandwidth
profiling and optimization Familiarity with design patterns and
software architecture Experience maintaining backwards
compatibility of complex systems through automated unit tests or
test-driven development Gearbox Entertainment believes that all
team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from
all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to
reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an
Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to
all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic
information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other
status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local
law.
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