3 months ago
Base Salary
$118k - $174k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop backend architecture and services supporting NBA 2K online features.
- Design and optimize distributed systems for scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance.
- Build large-scale computing solutions capable of handling millions of concurrent players.
- Develop database structures and queries for high-volume, real-time transactions.
- Deliver high-performance backend services focused on low latency and stability.
- Partner with engineering and design teams to support seamless online gameplay experiences.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience focused on backend and server-side systems.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming.
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python.
- Understanding of distributed and scalable systems and experience with multithreaded programming.
- Ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends.
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development.
- Database optimization skills, including connection management and query performance tuning.
- Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with secure transaction systems, virtual currency, account-based features, online gaming architectures, and service design is a plus.
- Video game console development experience is beneficial and a passion for video games is expected.
Benefits
- Fully remote role available anywhere in the United States.
- Base salary ranges vary by location; additional compensation may include bonuses or equity awards.
- Eligibility for a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
- 14 paid holidays, paid vacation or discretionary time off eligibility, and up to 10 paid sick days annually.
- Paid parental and compassionate leave, mental health and wellness programs, family planning support through Maven, commuter benefits, and fitness expense reimbursements.
About 2K
2K develops and publishes video games for console, PC, and mobile players, selling premium titles and live-service content across major franchises. Its portfolio includes NBA 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, Sid Meier’s Civilization, XCOM, WWE 2K, and PGA TOUR 2K, built by in-house and partner studios. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Novato, California, 2K is a publishing label wholly owned by Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO).