Senior Engineer, Server – NBA 2K
Visual Concepts6 months ago
Base Salary
$118k - $174k/yr
Responsibilities
- Work in the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2K’s online features.
- Design and optimize distributed systems for scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance.
- Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions for millions of concurrent players.
- Develop efficient database structures and queries for high-volume, real-time transactions.
- Deliver high-performance backend services focusing on low latency and stability.
- Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend and server-side systems.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby, with a preference for Python.
- Understanding of distributed and scalable systems.
- Proven experience with multithreaded programming in large-scale, real-time environments.
- Ability to research and integrate emerging technologies to enhance team capabilities.
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development.
- Experience developing secure transaction systems is a strong plus.
- Skilled in database optimization and query performance tuning.
- Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live player experiences.
- Working knowledge of SQL databases like MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Video game console development experience is highly beneficial.
- A love for video games.
Benefits
- Fully remote role available anywhere in the United States.
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
- 14 paid holidays and paid vacation time ranging from 15 to 25 days.
- Up to 10 paid sick days and paid parental and compassionate leave.
- Wellbeing programs for mental health and wellness support.
- Family planning support through Maven and commuter benefits.
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
About Visual Concepts
Visual Concepts is a video game development studio best known as the primary developer of the NBA 2K franchise and contributor to WWE 2K, building premium console and PC sports titles for publisher 2K. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Novato, California, it operates multiple studios across North America, Europe, and Asia. Visual Concepts is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive.