Backend Server Engineer Remote (USA) Jam City Backend Development Intermediate (2–5 years)

Gamecompanies; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks a Backend Server Engineer to enhance scalable services foundational to games. The role encompasses coding, issue resolution, and collaboration with multiple teams to enrich game dynamics. Ideal candidates are driven engineers with robust programming skills and a passion for gaming technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong background in OOP, algorithms, and data structures.
• Passionate and self-driven with innovative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of features/bugs/issues from conception to production.
• Develops maintainable and performant code.
• Collaborates with game teams to improve game quality.

Skills

Python

Java

Performance Optimization

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

MySQL

AWS

NoSQL

Django

Job description

We are looking for a talented Backend Server Engineer to join our dynamic backend team to build large, scalable services that are the foundation of the games. The team is responsible for the game configuration system that allows for over-the-air, reactive changes to every aspect of the game without needing to deploy a new binary. Other key systems include: leaderboards, PVP matchmaking, business intelligence systems and engaging social features.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Takes ownership of features/bugs/issues from conception to run in production.

Develops code that is performant, easy to maintain by others and works as intended.

Collaborates with all of the game teams including client engineers, game designers, support, and analytics. Your input is highly valued to improve game quality or offer alternatives to meet timelines.

Eager to learn new things especially if it solves hard problems or improves the quality of life for a team. There are many exciting cool technologies being evaluated at Jam City including leveraging ML to design new levels and auto-tuning goal requirements/economy.

QUAILFICATIONS

Passionate and self-driven! We love engineers who tackle difficult issues and provide innovative, performant solutions!

2+ years of relevant work experience.

Proficient in Python, Java, or similar languages.

Understanding of performance implications of caching, networking, storage, and concurrency.

Knowledge of web service technologies (e.g. Linux, MySQL, AWS, NoSQL, Django) and best practices.

Strong background in computer science concepts: OOP, algorithms and data structures.

BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or similar experience.

Remote work OK -- must be willing to work PST hours.

NICE TO HAVE

Has worked in a team with experience in large-scale, high-performance distributed software.

Has experience in mobile gaming, video game industry.

Has experience with real-time multiplayer features and their networking requirements.