Senior Software Engineer

1 Day ago • 8 Years + • $123,500 PA - $182,780 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer at Take-Two Interactive Software, you will be a crucial part of building the future of gaming. You will join a team focused on collaboration and innovation, working to deliver excellent experiences to millions of users. Your main responsibilities will include contributing to the core team behind backend services, building and owning the architecture of backend systems (like API gateways), and driving the qualitative aspects of these services. You will work with multiple teams, supporting them in integrating services, developing a long-term roadmap and focusing on gamer experiences. The role offers significant opportunities to contribute to a well-funded startup within an established company.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of experience in backend systems.
  • Strong experience in Go or Typescript.
  • Experience building high-performance systems.
  • Experience crafting APIs.
  • Experience with large-scale databases.
  • Experience deploying systems on AWS or GCP.
  • Committed to achieving results.
  • Experience supporting a live service environment.
  • Ability to work with a distributed team.
  • BA / MS degree in computer science or related field.
Good to have:
  • Experience with game development.
  • Familiarity with modern DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies.
  • Passion for gaming and user experiences.
Perks:
  • Great Company Culture.
  • Growth opportunities.
  • Work Hard, Play Hard (events).
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program.
  • Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events.

Job Details

 

Who We Are

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.


While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

 

Take-Two Direct to Consumer (D2C)

The Direct to Consumer team is a (well-funded) startup within Take-Two. We have offices in San Francisco and Vancouver and have built a culture that enables hybrid work. We're building a commerce and distribution platform for our game labels, partnering directly with our studios to bring value company-wide. Our team is small and agile – we release to our users quickly, and constantly iterate to elevate our product’s quality. We seek regular feedback from our users and labels to make sure we are delivering at and above expectations. We believe in giving our studios the flexibility they need to create the world's greatest games, so we plan to offer a variety of interfaces using modern technology and best practices. Our success is measured by our impact on gamers and developers, not presentations or promises.

 

The Challenge

As a Senior Software Engineer at Take-Two Interactive Software, you will play a crucial role in crafting the future of gaming. You will join a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, striving to deliver outstanding experiences to millions of users. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a well-funded startup within an established company, where your impact will be both significant and visible.

 

What You’ll Take On

 

  • Contribute to the core team that powers our backend services for millions of concurrent users.
  • Build and own the core systems that form the architecture of our backend services, including API gateways, service observability, and inter-service communications.
  • Drive the qualitative aspects of the backend services, like performance, scalability, observability, reliability, and security.
  • Build a culture focused on performance and gamer experience.
  • Support multiple titles with various levels of technical maturity in integrating our services.
  • Work with product management, design, and other technology teams to develop a long-term roadmap.

 

 

What You Bring

 

  • 8+ years of professional experience with a proven track record of shipping highly scalable and robust large-scale distributed backend systems.
  • Strong experience in one or more of the following languages: Go, Typescript.
  • Experience in crafting and building high-performance, highly fault-tolerant, and secure distributed systems.
  • Experience in crafting APIs that are both effective and balanced.
  • Experience with large-scale distributed databases.
  • Experience in building and deploying systems on AWS and/or GCP.
  • Dedicated individual committed to achieving results and constantly striving for improvement.
  • Experience in supporting a live service environment.
  • Ability to lead and work with a distributed team.
  • BA / MS degree in computer science or a related field.

 

Great to Have

 

  • Experience with game development and the gaming industry.
  • Familiarity with modern DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Passion for gaming and a desire to build flawless user experiences.

 

What We Offer You

  • Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
  • Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
  • Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
  • Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
  • Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

 

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,500 - $182,780 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com

 

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

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Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

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