Senior Game Server Engineer II, Wordscapes

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • DevOps • $140,000 PA - $175,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Server Engineer II at PeopleFun, you'll architect and implement complex gameplay systems for Wordscapes, scaling to millions of users. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Product, Art, QA, and other engineers) to enhance the game's social experience. Responsibilities include owning and maintaining server infrastructure with a DevOps mindset, writing efficient and scalable code, creating technical documentation, and working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. The role demands expertise in server development, game client/server interaction, DevOps practices, cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, AWS), and basic knowledge of game engines (Unity/Unreal).
Must have:
  • 5+ years server development experience
  • Game client/server architecture knowledge
  • DevOps expertise
  • Cloud technology knowledge
  • Scalable code writing
  • Team collaboration skills
Perks:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Performance Bonuses
  • 401K Match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Free Lunch (Friday)
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Credits
  • In-App Purchase Credits

Job Details

PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games for players across the globe. We are part of AppLovin, a publicly traded company, with world-class projects, resources, and infrastructure. PeopleFun is a Dallas-based game studio founded and led by game industry veterans, where game developers thrive on collaboration, creativity, teamwork, and fun. Our games are played by over 25 million players each month, and we have a number of exciting mobile games in development to fuel the future growth of PeopleFun.

We believe in bringing People together through Fun by creating the best in class social features and communities in our games that enables our players to engage deeply with other players. Secondly we endeavor to bring our studio teammates together by creating the very best game teams that foster healthy collaboration, incredible productivity, and life-long professional relationships.

Candidates who reside or will reside in the following locations are eligible for this role: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington State.

Job Summary
As a Senior Server Engineer II on Wordscapes, our flagship franchise, you will be responsible for implementing new complex games features that will scale to millions of users world-wide. 

In this role you’ll work closely with cross functional team members, including Design, Product, Art, QA, and other engineers, to bring joy to our players through creating a more socially connected experience. You will drive both process and technical improvements, allowing us to achieve our goals more efficiently while demonstrating ownership and autonomy to deliver on pragmatic solutions that drive impact to one of the top word game franchises in the world. 

If you’re eager to join the FUN then APPLY!

Responsibilities

    • Architect and implement complex gameplay systems for Wordscapes that scale to millions of players worldwide leveraging engineering best practices.
    • Increase and improve our server engineering culture within Wordscapes and PeopleFun.
    • Own and maintain the Wordscapes server infrastructure with a DevOps mindset.
    • Write clean, efficient, and scalable server code.
    • Write clear technical and process documentation.
    • Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, artists, producers, product managers, and QA.

Requirements

    • 5+ years of professional experience in server development, having delivered on backend services that have scaled to millions of users.
    • Extensive knowledge of game client and server interaction and architecture.
    • Extensive working experience in DevOps practices and philosophies.
    • Working knowledge of cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, and/or AWS).
    • Basic working knowledge of Unity, Unreal, or equivalent game engine.
    • An embodiment of PeopleFun’s Values, working collaboratively and checking your ego at the door.
    • Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications.
PeopleFun provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this [CA based or North America based] position is $140,000-$175,000. Base compensation at PeopleFun is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits.

Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Performance Bonuses
401K Match Policy
Flexible PTO Policy
Wellness Stipend
Free Lunch each Friday
Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture
Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases 

PeopleFun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here.

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