Streaming giant Netflix is eyeing the cloud gaming segment and is on the hunt for experts to launch at least 50 titles by the end of the year. Buzz is based on recent job listings posts on their website and LinkedIn. On Tuesday, the company announced the global launch of an exclusive Netflix-inspired version of the hit movie ‘Heads Up!’ The game will be available to all subscribers. Netflix says the game will come with new decks from popular series including Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton, and Shadow and Bone.
Follow it Job Posts on LinkedIn, the company is looking for a security product manager with experience handling “cloud gaming challenges”. Posts on The company’s web site says it’s on the hunt for a rendering engineer who can support Netflix’s “cloud game service.”
Netflix said: “We’re always looking for great talent to join our team and are constantly exploring new product opportunities to enhance the member experience. We have nothing else to share. at this moment” TechCrunch when asked about its future plans.
The streaming company has made inroads into mobile gaming, but the titles aren’t really popular. TechCrunch says it now hopes a cloud gaming service will attract the attention of more gamers.
Follow Protocol, cloud gaming will allow Netflix to bring its games to TV screens without having to rely on a game console. The agency added that Netflix closed its last data center in 2016 and moved all of its infrastructure to the cloud, becoming one of the leaders in the field.
It is also eyeing the huge growth potential in the cloud gaming market, allowing users to access games without having to pay for expensive hardware. According to market research outlet Research and Markets, the cloud gaming market size is expected to reach $20.94 billion by 2030.
