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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Multiplayer Game Systems

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Status Pro

Status Pro

51-200 employees

Develops VR training tools for sports

Data & Analytics
VR & AR
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$125k - $150kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Unity
Requirements
  • 3+ years development experience on real time online multiplayer games
  • An in-depth understanding of game networking models, network protocols, socket programming, and real-time communication technologies and strategies
  • Strong knowledge of advanced game netcode functionality like synchronization and replication techniques such as prediction, rollback, resimulation etc.
  • Solid experience with multiplayer frameworks such as Photon Fusion, Mirror, FishNet, Photon Quantum, Unity Netcode for Gameobjects/Entities
  • Experience with Unity, Unreal, or proprietary AAA game engine with strong C# or C/C++ skills
  • Experience with network profiling, debugging and optimization tools to enhance network performance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain efficient, scalable, and extensible netcode that will run on our game clients and game server, covering everything from lag compensation and client-side prediction to game state replication.
  • Implement and maintain backend services for features such as authentication, matchmaking, leaderboards, player profiles, and in-game purchases
  • Create and review technical design documents for multiplayer tech and game features, providing architectural direction.
  • Guide and support the work of other multiplayer engineers from internal and outsourced engineering teams
  • Collaborate with game designers and other engineering teams to integrate network features seamlessly into gameplay mechanics and systems.
  • Mentor others within your team and across departments. Train new engineers on development of multiplayer game systems.
  • Work with minimal supervision on a fully remote dev team that is distributed across the world

StatusPro creates virtual reality (VR) products for sports training and entertainment, with a focus on enhancing the experience for athletes and fans. Their main product, Pre Game Prep, is a training tool for NFL coaches and players that provides realistic simulations of high-level competition. Unlike competitors, StatusPro is founded by former athletes who prioritize an athlete-first perspective and has expanded into fan entertainment through sports simulations. The company's goal is to give players and coaches a strategic advantage while allowing fans to experience the excitement of professional sports.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$25.2M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

45%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $20 million Series A funding led by Google Ventures provides significant capital for technological advancements and market expansion.
  • Participation in the Disney Accelerator program offers valuable mentorship and networking opportunities, potentially accelerating growth and innovation.
  • The rapid success of NFL Pro Era, with over 1 million users, demonstrates strong market demand and product viability.

What critics are saying

  • The VR market is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Dependence on high-profile partnerships, such as with the NFL, could pose risks if these relationships were to change or dissolve.

What makes Status Pro unique

  • StatusPro leverages the unique insights of its founders, former professional athletes, to create highly realistic and immersive VR training tools, unlike competitors who may lack this insider perspective.
  • The company's strategic partnership with the NFL to develop the first NFL-licensed VR simulation gaming title sets it apart from other VR startups.
  • StatusPro's dual focus on both professional sports training and fan entertainment diversifies its market reach and revenue streams, unlike competitors who may focus on just one area.