Server Engineer

3 Weeks ago • 4 Years + • Full Stack Development • $147,000 PA - $208,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Big Box VR seeks an experienced Server Software Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of their VR game, POPULATION: ONE. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining highly reliable web services, designing and developing quality code, collaborating on design decisions, developing prototypes, setting up monitoring and alerting systems, testing and securing game services, and collaborating with artists and engineers. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience running scalable web services, experience in self-managed environments, and a proven ability to learn new technologies. Experience with PHP/Hack, Python, C#, .NET, Unity3D, AR/VR, and Meta infrastructure is preferred.
Must have:
  • 4+ years software development experience
  • Experience running scalable web services
  • Experience in self-managed environments
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Experience with live web service deployment
Good to have:
  • PHP/Hack, Python, C#, .NET runtime experience
  • Unity3D experience
  • AR/VR background
  • Meta infrastructure experience
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Big Box VR, makers of POPULATION: ONE, is seeking an experienced Server Software Engineer who can help build the future of games. You are a skilled communicator, adept at collaborating with the team to create, iterate, and finalize designs to make our user journey as clear as possible. You have a clear vision for what is needed to make complex interactions easy to learn and enjoyable to use on an ongoing basis. You value giving and receiving constructive feedback knowing that working together makes the best products.

Server Engineer - BigBox Responsibilities

  • Create, maintain and deploy highly reliable web services within a highly dynamic and iterative team environment

  • Design, develop, test and maintain quality code and documentation

  • Work as a team, contributing to important design decisions and conversations

  • Develop prototypes and experiments, while researching and recommending novel ideas, new tools, and technologies

  • Setup and maintain monitoring, alerting, and instrumentation for key services

  • Test, support, and secure games as a service

  • Collaborate with artists and engineers to implement new developments, help build features, and solve problems

Minimum Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional software development experience

  • Experience running a live web service that can scale horizontally

  • Experience working and running web services

  • Demonstrated experience working in self-managed, outcome focused environments

  • Experience learning new programming languages, systems, and devices

  • Experience completing a ship cycle for a product

  • Bachelor in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

  • You have multiple years of experience running web services in production and have working knowledge of server-based multi-user game engineering design.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with PHP/Hack, Python, C# and the .NET runtime

  • Experience with Unity3D

  • Extensive background in Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality

  • Prior experience working in Meta Infrastructure

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.

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The Oculus suite of hardware currently includes: Rift, our high-end PC VR headset; Touch controllers, to bring your hands into virtual reality; and Gear VR, to bring the magic with you wherever you are—all powered by the Oculus Platform. Since being founded in 2012—and furthered through our acquisition by Facebook in 2014—Oculus has grown from the idea of a single headset to multiple headsets, a powerful platform, and a thriving ecosystem. 

Our developer community has built nearly a thousand games, apps, and experiences, all available on the Oculus Store. As we continue to grow the possibilities of the technology, we’re partnering with communities and nonprofits from around the world to drive social change and foster a positive impact. VR’s potential to connect the world is immense—and we’re just getting started.

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