Remote Senior Backend Engineer, Scalable Game Servers

2K Games, Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 130,700 - 174,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

14 paid holidays per year

Paid vacation (15-25 days)

401(k) plan participation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

2K Games, Inc. is looking for a Senior Engineer to join the NBA 2K team. This fully remote role involves taking ownership of backend architecture and services that enhance online gameplay experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in C++, distributed systems, and multithreaded programming, along with a passion for video games.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,700 - $174,300 per year for California residents and includes comprehensive benefits like paid vacation, sick days, and wellness support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend systems.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages, preferably Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize distributed systems for scalability and reliability.
• Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions for real-time transactions.
• Develop efficient database structures to support high-volume interactions.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Backend development

Distributed systems

Multithreaded programming

Scripting languages (Python preferred)

SQL databases knowledge

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

2K Games, Inc. is looking for a Senior Engineer to join the NBA 2K team. This fully remote role involves taking ownership of backend architecture and services that enhance online gameplay experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in C++, distributed systems, and multithreaded programming, along with a passion for video games.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,700 - $174,300 per year for California residents and includes comprehensive benefits like paid vacation, sick days, and wellness support.