Software Engineer (Online) - WWE 2K

12 Hours ago • 2 Years + • Backend Development • $93,960 PA - $120,800 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Visual Concepts seeks an experienced Online Software Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative features for a future WWE 2K game. This fully remote role involves full-stack development for both game clients and backend services. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-functional team, improving existing codebases, developing and maintaining game server code, conducting load testing, and ensuring optimal live services. The ideal candidate possesses 2+ years of game development experience, proficiency in relevant programming languages (Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL), and a strong understanding of client/server architectures, multi-threading, and online social game systems. Experience with PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, and Steamworks is also highly desired.
Must have:
  • 2+ years game dev experience
  • Client/Server & Peer-to-Peer architecture knowledge
  • 3rd Party API experience
  • Proficient in Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL
  • Multiplayer game development
  • Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure etc.)
Good to have:
  • Experience with PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, and Steamworks
  • Familiarity with cloud-based systems and caching mechanisms
  • Understanding of REST protocol and sockets

Job Details

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 entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

 

What We Need

We are looking for an experienced Online Software Engineer to join a growing team and help develop innovative features on a future iteration of the WWE 2K Series! This position will report into the Lead Online Engineer and is fully remote.

 

What You Will Do:

  • Involvement in full stack development working on both game client and backend services
  • Collaborate with multi-functional team members to deliver high quality systems and features
  • Dive into a large codebase to simplify processes, tackle challenges, and identify deficiencies
  • Develop and maintain game server code with emphasis on stability, performance, and scalability
  • Perform load testing, build unit tests, and solve any issues to ensure optimal live services
  • Produce code that is clean, efficient, well-documented, and conforms to our coding standards

 

Who Will Be a Great Fit:

  • 2+ years of relevant game development experience
  • Familiarity with Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer architectures
  • Experience with 3rd Party APIs
  • Experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Proficient in developing multiplayer video games
  • Solid understanding of multi-threading concepts
  • Strong object-oriented programming background and proven experience to write reliable, performant, and well documented code
  • Proficiency with Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL
  • Enjoys working effectively as part of a team and is self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment
  • Happy to tackle a wide-ranging array of challenges, some of which will occur with little advance notice
  • Experience working with PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and Steamworks
  • Proficient with online social game systems and games with live development
  • Familiarity of cloud-based systems, and knowledge of caching systems and mechanisms
  • Understanding of the REST protocol and sockets
  • A 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 $93,960 and $120,800 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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About The Company

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.

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