Senior Online Programmer
Location
Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
7h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
As a Senior Online Programmer at Crytek, you will develop and support scalable online-backend systems for real-time game applications. This role involves integrating services into Crytek's products, evolving system architecture, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure a smooth, secure, and scalable online experience.
What you'll do
Develop and support a set of reliable and high-performance online services and help integrate them into Crytek's products.
Work with the existing online technologies and game codebase.
Take ownership of some of the core backend systems and keep a general overview of backend technologies and their interactions.
Help evolve the architecture of the whole system with scalability and robustness in mind.
Debug and optimize modules of the backend system.
Collaborate closely with game designers, developers and QA to create a smooth, secure and scalable online experience.
Support and mentor junior programmers, sharing knowledge and help them grow.
Share ideas and suggestions on how to improve both the product and team processes.
Contribute to the documentation and (automated) testing procedures.
What you bring
5+ years of professional experience in online or backend programming (this could come from different industries, not only games).
Experience taking responsibility for the performance and functionality of certain server modules.
A background in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Excellent programming skills in Go.
Database programming experience (SQL and NoSQL).
Solid debugging & optimization skills.
Solid understanding of multithreading and other concurrency concepts.
Programming & trouble-shooting experience in Linux-like environments.
Deep understanding of network protocols, client-server architectures and data encryption.
Good communication skills with a strong affinity for transparency.
Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Nice to have (not required)
Experience with containerization.
Experience with C++ and game engines (esp. network layer and dedicated game servers).
Familiarity with message brokers.
Passion for making great games.
What you can expect from us
Career Path
Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.
Relocation Support
We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).
Company Apartment
To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.
Public Transport Pass
Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.
Gym Card
A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
State-of-the-art Office
We’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.
Hybrid Working
We believe in the value of in-person collaboration while also supporting flexibility. Our hybrid working model includes three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely up to two days per week, unless role-specific requirements or business needs require you to be on site.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.
German Classes
Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.
Events
Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!
Vacation Days
At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.
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Experience
5+ years
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Permanent
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Crytek
Team size
Growing team
Location
Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany
Crytek is a global video game developer known for titles like Hunt: Showdown. The company focuses on creating and evolving scalable online-backend systems for real-time game applications, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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Senior Online Programmer
Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany • Full Time