Backend Server Engineer – Real-Time Online Gaming (Remote)

Visual Concepts; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Visual Concepts seeks a backend engineer for NBA 2K to own server-side systems and online features. You will design scalable distributed services, optimize databases, and deliver high-performance backend components for millions of concurrent players.

The role requires strong C++ skills, experience with Python/JavaScript, and a BS in CS or equivalent. Remote US work with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience with backend/server-side focus.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python and JavaScript) or similar.
• Understanding of distributed and scalable systems.
• Experience with multithreaded programming for real-time environments.
• Familiarity with online gaming architectures and live, connected experiences.

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 handling millions of concurrent players.
• Develop efficient database structures and queries for high-volume, real-time transactions.
• Deliver high-performance backend services with low latency and stability.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay.

Skills

C++

Python

JavaScript

Distributed systems

Multithreading

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Visual Concepts seeks a backend engineer for NBA 2K to own server-side systems and online features. You will design scalable distributed services, optimize databases, and deliver high-performance backend components for millions of concurrent players.

The role requires strong C++ skills, experience with Python/JavaScript, and a BS in CS or equivalent. Remote US work with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits is offered.