Senior Engineer, Server – NBA 2K

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🔥 29 minutes ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $130.7k - $174.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🔙 Backend Engineer

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2K is a video game development and publishing company founded in 2005. It specializes in creating interactive entertainment for various platforms, including video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. 2K is known for its portfolio of AAA titles and popular franchises, such as NBA®️ 2K, BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️, and XCOM®️, along with WWE®️ 2K and PGA TOUR®️ 2K. The company operates multiple development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, and Hangar 13, and is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

📋 Description

• Own backend architecture and services supporting NBA 2K online features • Design and optimize distributed systems for scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance • Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions handling millions of concurrent players • Develop efficient database structures and queries for high-volume, real-time transactions • Deliver high-performance, low-latency, stable backend services • Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences • Report to the Lead Director of Programming

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and server-side systems • Strong proficiency in C++ and understanding of object-oriented programming principles • Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby; strong preference for Python • Understanding of distributed and scalable systems • Proven experience with multithreaded programming in large-scale, real-time environments • Ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends • BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development • Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, is a strong plus • Database optimization skills, including connection management and query performance tuning • Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences • Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar systems • Video game console development experience is highly beneficial • Love for video games

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus and/or equity awards • 401(K) plan • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Medical insurance coverage • Dental insurance coverage • Vision insurance coverage • Basic life insurance coverage • 14 paid holidays per calendar year • Paid vacation time ranging from 15 to 25 days per calendar year • Company discretionary time off program eligibility • Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year • Paid parental leave • Paid compassionate leave • Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support • Family planning support through Maven • Commuter benefits • Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses • Fully remote work arrangement

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