Senior Backend Engineer Real-Time Online Gaming

Visual Concepts; Irvine (CA); Remoto; USD 131.000 - 174.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Visual Concepts is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own server-side development for NBA 2K. You will work on backend architecture, distributed systems, and high-performance services enabling online gameplay across millions of players.

The role requires 5+ years in backend/software development, strong C++ skills, and experience with scalable databases. Location is remote within the US, with compensation based on market factors and may include bonus/equity.

Competenze

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and server-side systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++ with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Understanding of distributed and scalable systems.
• Proven experience with multithreaded programming, driving efficiency and stability across large-scale, real-time environments.
• Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends to enhance team capabilities, platform performance, and product innovation.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development.
• Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, a strong plus.
• Skilled in database optimization, including connection management and query performance tuning.
• Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar systems.

Mansioni

• Work in the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2K’s online features.
• Design and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance.
• Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions that handle millions of concurrent players.
• Develop efficient database structures and queries to support high-volume, real-time transactions.
• Deliver high-performance backend services with a focus on low latency and stability.
• Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences.

Conoscenze

C++

Backend development

Distributed systems

Multithreading

Performance optimization

Formazione

BS in Computer Science

Strumenti

MySQL

PostgreSQL

SQL databases

Descrizione del lavoro

Visual Concepts is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own server-side development for NBA 2K. You will work on backend architecture, distributed systems, and high-performance services enabling online gameplay across millions of players.

The role requires 5+ years in backend/software development, strong C++ skills, and experience with scalable databases. Location is remote within the US, with compensation based on market factors and may include bonus/equity.