7h ago

Senior Server Engineer

Novato, CA

$130.7k-$174.3k / year

full-timesenior RemoteVideo Games

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll join the NBA 2K team to build high-performance backend services powering one of the world's most popular sports game franchises. You'll take ownership of distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to deliver world-class online experiences. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while impacting millions of concurrent players.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design and optimize distributed systems for scalability and fault tolerance
  • Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions handling millions of concurrent players
  • Develop efficient database structures for high-volume real-time transactions
  • Deliver low-latency, high-performance backend services

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development with backend and server-side focus
  • Strong proficiency in C++ with solid OOP understanding
  • Proficiency in Python or another scripting language (Python preferred)
  • Proven experience with multithreaded programming in large-scale real-time environments

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience developing secure transaction systems for virtual currency and accounts
  • Skilled in database optimization including connection management and query tuning
  • Familiarity with online gaming architectures for live connected player experiences

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Remote Work - Fully remote position within the US
  • 💰 Bonus and Equity - Eligibility for bonus and equity awards
  • 🏥 Medical Benefits - Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
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