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Senior Server Engineer, NBA 2K

California, United States (On-site)

Senior Server Engineer, NBA 2K

4 Weeks ago • 4-8 Years • Backend Development

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Job Description

Visual Concepts seeks a Senior Server Engineer passionate about server-side development for its NBA 2K game. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance server-side applications for a globally-distributed online game. Responsibilities include working with distributed systems, optimizing databases, ensuring efficient and secure virtual currency transactions, and contributing to the overall player experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in C++, possess strong understanding of object-oriented programming, and have experience with multithreaded programming and scalable systems. Experience with Python and database optimization is highly desirable. This position offers the chance to significantly impact a world-leading gaming experience.

Must have:

Proven experience writing server backend code
Proficient in C++ and OOP
Proficient in Python (or similar)
Understanding of distributed systems
Multithreaded programming experience

Good to have:

Experience with security and virtual currency transactions
Database connection and query optimization
Online gaming architecture experience
SQL database knowledge (MySQL, MSSQL, etc.)
Videogame console development experience

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and ground breaking technology, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry.

What We Need:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer passionate about server-side development! This is a role with a broad remit, where your expertise with distribute systems and compute scale will go hand in hand with your passion for efficient databases and deep love of crafting high-performance server-side applications, As our server engineer, you will have meaningful impact on our games' ability to bring world-leading experiences to our players.

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

Proven experience writing server backend code
Proficient in C++ and understanding of object-oriented programming
Proficient in Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby, with an emphasis on Python
Understanding of distributed and scalable systems
Experience with multithreaded programming
BSCS or equivalent experience.
Experience writing code for security and virtual currency transactions a plus
Experience optimizing database connections and queries a plus
Experience with online gaming architecture a plus
Knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or other(
Videogame console development experience is quite helpful
Love for video games (not just ours!)

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $125,000 and $205,000 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.

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com

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$125.0K - $205.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$165.0K/yr avg.

Novato, California, United States

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About The Company

Visual Concepts

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Founded in 1988, Visual Concepts is the developer behind the 2K Sports games and the dominating success of the NBA 2K franchise. The Visual Concepts team is devoted and ambitious, never content to stop searching for new ways to improve the gaming experience and to develop advanced techniques and methods of producing cutting edge entertainment. It is through this determination and love of both sports and video games that Visual Concepts has fostered NBA 2K from its creation in 2000 to present day, ensuring each annual release is innovative and improved. The Visual Concepts attitude and work ethic shines through in the games and earns the company awards and accolades year after year.