Mythical Games is a Venture-backed game technology company powering the next generation of players, games, and studios. Our goal is to launch exceptional video games that leverage distributed ledger tech while providing a platform that will allow other game developers to do the same.
At Mythical Games, we are proud of our ‘People First’ culture. We believe that it takes great people and culture to make great products. By treating each other with empathy and respect, we can live fulfilling lives outside our jobs while also creating exceptional work.
We are Mythical Games. A Venture-backed next-generation game technology company at the intersection of video games and blockchain technologies led by industry veterans. Our goal is to lead the industry by supporting the launch of exceptional video game experiences that leverage distributed ledger technology via our platform of robust tools, technology, and data for game developers.
We are seeking a Senior Server Engineer to join our growing team in our Brighton studio as development ramps up for our new mobile IP. This is a great time to join the team! We’re looking for someone with experience as a backend specialist who wants to take the next step in their career.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Server Engineer to join our Unity game development team. As a Senior Server Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side infrastructure and services for our Unity-based game. The ideal candidate has a strong background in server-side development, a deep understanding of networking protocols, and experience in Unity game development.
Experience
- Proven experience as a Server Engineer in Unity game development, with at least 5 years of server-side development experience.
- Strong proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Node.js.
- Extensive experience with backend technologies and frameworks such as Node.js, postgres and redis.
- Deep understanding of networking protocols, client-server architectures, and server-authoritative game logic.
- Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs, web services, and distributed systems.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and knowledge of serverless architecture.
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
- Solid understanding of software development principles, version control systems, and agile methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug and resolve complex server-related issues.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Attributes
- Great communicator
- Organized
- Proactive
- Calm
- Pragmatic
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side infrastructure and services for games, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Collaborate with game developers to understand game design requirements and implement server-side features and functionalities.
- Develop and integrate APIs, plugins, and third-party services for authentication, cloud storage, analytics, and other server-related functionality.
- Optimize server performance, including database queries, network communication, and overall server load.
- Collaborate with network engineers to ensure secure and efficient data transfer between game clients and servers.
- Debug and troubleshoot server-related issues, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement necessary optimizations.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in server-side development and Unity game development.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, helping them develop their skills and knowledge in game development.
Joining our team as a Senior Server Engineer in Unity game development provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success and scalability of our games. If you have a passion for server-side development, a strong understanding of Unity game development, and enjoy working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team, shaping immersive and engaging gaming experiences for our players.
Our team values diversity and believes that it strengthens our games, products, and communities. We strongly encourage POC, folks with disabilities, those belonging to the LGBTQIA+ communities, and people across all gender to apply.
If you need assistance with accommodations due to a disability, please reach out to accessibility@mythical.games. We’ll be with you as soon as possible; our goal is to ensure an accessible and equitable interview process.
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