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Senior/Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

Texas, United States (Remote)

Senior/Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

3 Months ago • 6-9 Years

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java

cpp

multiplayer

steamworks

unreal

agile-development

Job Description

Backend Engineer for game development, 6+ years experience in game development, 3+ years with networked multiplayer game systems, experience with backend technologies.

Must have:

Advanced C++ skills
Gameplay engineering
Networked multiplayer
Backend technologies

Good to have:

Unreal Engine
Online services
Full cycle game dev
Agile methodology

Perks:

Work from home
Flexible hours

Senior/Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States

Compensation: $110,000 - $220,000 / year

Description

As the backend technologies subject matter expert (SME) on our first project, you’ll be working closely with the team to integrate and maintain the backend technologies necessary to support the game’s cross-platform and multiplayer features. You will be helping the business, design, and engineering teams understand what’s possible in the backend technology domain under resource and technical constraints, and providing feature, system, and tools implementations that balance speed and robustness. When not focused on backend specific game features you’ll use your Unreal Engine skills and C++ knowledge to support various gameplay and systems engineering efforts. You’ll be in a prime position to contribute creatively as a member of a small team iterating rapidly. Longer term, you’ll also help the team establish technical standards and direction as well as ensure feature and system performance, stability, and maintainability.

Our ideal candidate is humble, values teamwork, shows initiative, operates autonomously, and is excited to work in a well-funded startup environment.

Responsibilities

Integrate and maintain backend technologies
Develop backend dependent game features and systems
Serve as the team’s backend technologies SME
Interface with external backend technology partners
Identify and prioritize improvements to backend related tooling and workflows
Contribute to technical direction and quality standards across the codebase
Support non-engineering disciplines in understanding what’s possible and the cost/benefit associated with various technical solutions
Regularly provide collaborative feedback focused on achieving a top-quality player experience
Provide gameplay and systems engineering support when not focused on backend related feature or systems development

Qualifications

Required Skills

Advanced C++ skills
6+ years of gameplay engineering experience in the game development industry
3+ years of engineering experience working with networked multiplayer game systems
Experience working with game backend technologies such as: Java, REST APIs, gRPC, data persistence, matchmaking, dedicated server hosting, or message queues
Strong knowledge of common game development architectural patterns
Comfortable working in large code bases
Strong debugging skills
Experience collaborating cross discipline on gameplay features and systems
A desire to create great player experiences
An understanding that we can only succeed as a cohesive team and supporting each other is fundamental to that success.

Desired Skills

Experience using Unreal Engine, especially implementing multiplayer gameplay features
Experience with online services such as Steamworks, Xbox/Playstation services, Accelbyte, Pragma, or Playfab
Full cycle game development experience (prototype, pre-production, production, release)
Experience working on teams that use the Agile development methodology