Senior Unreal Engine Networking Engineer

tobspr Games

. Design and build co-op networking for the game, from session flow to replication .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in networking engineering, particularly within Unreal Engine 4 and 5, focusing on replication systems and performance optimization. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and providing training on networking models.

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Senior-Level Networking Engineering ExperienceUnreal Engine 4/5 NetworkingReplication System ExpertiseDeterministic Lockstep NetworkingProfessional Working Proficiency in English

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingUnreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 5Networking Performance OptimizationReplication GraphRPCsNetwork RelevancyDeterministic SimulationInput-Based NetworkingSteam Networking

Soft Skills

Good JudgmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Unreal Engine Replication SystemIris Replication System

Industry Keywords

Co-Op MultiplayerGame DevelopmentSurvival GameFactory GameBuilding Game

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build co-op networking for the game, from session flow to replication
Work with the Principal C++ Engineer to keep the deterministic simulation synchronized between players without excessive bandwidth use or delays
Profile and fix network performance, latency, and desynchronization issues
Set up tooling for early and frequent multiplayer testing
Document and train Engineers and Designers on the networking model
Join a new game team as one of its first engineers
Work closely with the Principal C++ Engineer and Engineering Team Lead
For the permanent role, contribute as a generalist outside networking
Build co-op multiplayer for the studio's next factory game in Unreal Engine 5, involving hundreds of thousands of machines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior-level networking engineering experience
At least 1 shipped title involving networking in Unreal Engine 4 or 5, using C++
Hands-on experience with Unreal's replication system, including replication graph and dormancy
Experience with RPCs and network relevancy
Good judgment about what uses Unreal replication versus the deterministic simulation
Experience with deterministic lockstep or input-based networking, or ability to explain an approach
Experience with Steam networking or online subsystems may be beneficial
Experience shipping co-op in a building, survival, or factory game may be beneficial
Experience with the new UE replication system, Iris, may be beneficial
For the permanent role, broad Unreal experience outside networking
For permanent employment, ability to work directly inside Germany
Professional working proficiency in English
Availability for critical meetings and collaboration during approximately 11:00–15:00 CET core hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote; direct employment inside Germany
Flexible working hours
Paid overtime, on the rare occasions it happens
Hardware budget for ergonomic setup and work hardware
Monthly personal growth allowance for courses, books, or other learning material
Focus days to research or learn new skills
Yearly team gathering to meet and collaborate in person
Yearly salary review
Automatic 2% annual salary increase
Recruitment process accommodations available on request