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Network Communication Engineer Jobs in California

Senior Multiplayer Engineer(C++)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our clients online Mobile MMO that has also ... Be comfortable working with game client teams to support network communication * Experience with ...

Job #217673 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Network Communications 3 for a contract opportunity in ... Strong interpersonal skills, and communication skills. * Attention to detailed documentation.

Perform as a Communication Engineer on more complex engineering assignments. Perform a variety of ... network analyzers, signal generators, etc.) 10. Trace out and test electronic circuitry and ...

$90K - $110K/yr

Ability to troubleshoot COMSEC hardware, software, network, and radio communication issues. * Ability to work effectively during scheduled test and engineering events. Preferred Experience

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Network Communication Engineer information

What is the difference between Network Communication Engineer vs Network Administrator?

AspectNetwork Communication EngineerNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigning, implementing, and troubleshooting network systemsManaging and maintaining existing network infrastructure
Job FocusNetwork architecture, protocols, and performance optimizationNetwork monitoring, user support, and issue resolution

While both roles involve network systems, Network Communication Engineers focus on designing and deploying network solutions, whereas Network Administrators manage and maintain these networks daily. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

Are network communication engineers still in demand?

Network communication engineers are still in demand due to ongoing growth in internet usage, cloud computing, and cybersecurity needs. They typically require skills in network protocols, hardware, and certifications like Cisco or CompTIA, and work in various industries including IT, telecommunications, and enterprise networks.

What cities in California are hiring for Network Communication Engineer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Network Communication Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Network Communication Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Senior Multiplayer Engineer(C++)

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our clients online Mobile MMO that has also recently shipped their project on the Nintendo Switch. They're an award-winning gaming studio.

What are the core responsibilities?

  • Create and maintain high volume C++ game server systems to sync player state in a reliable, secure, and scalable manner
  • Create and maintain high volume Golang supporting backend services
  • Monitor and diagnose problems in the live environment, fixing them in a timely manner
  • Keep improving our backend architecture and development workflow to deliver the optimal experience to the player, as well as benefit everyone in the studio
  • Help guide future multiplayer technology, systems, and architecture design

What are the minimum requirements?

  • Have 3+ years experience working on the back-end for an MMO or high-volume, low-latency web services
  • Be fluent in C++
  • Be comfortable working with game client teams to support network communication
  • Experience with UDP, bit-level serialization, delta compression, and other techniques for developing efficient network code for real time games
  • Be comfortable integrating with external backend services via various protocols
  • Have strong opinions on the different approaches to managing network communication, resource scaling, automated deployment, security, reliability, and data tracking/analysis
  • Be familiar with creating unit tests, stress tests, and integration tests
  • Be proficient debugging in network environments
  • Be proficient in Linux

What will earn you bonus points?

  • Have experience with AWS or GCP
  • Have experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker
  • Have experience with bare metal deployment
  • Have experience with both relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
  • Have experience with Golang, or Erlang and functional programming