Server Engineering Lead: Gaming Online Services (Hybrid)

Frontier Developments; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private family healthcare

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Frontier Developments in Cambridge is seeking a Server Engineering Lead to enhance their game titles. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires expertise in server systems and development in PHP or similar languages.

You will guide a team of developers, ensure the reliability of online services, and work collaboratively to deliver exceptional gaming experiences. A competitive salary and benefits are included, supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in object-oriented programming with PHP, Python, or Typescript.
• A genuine passion for video games and high-performance server systems.
• Experience in developing secure and reliable cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of major game features and systems.
• Mentor and manage developers, ensuring growth and quality standards.
• Maintain secure and reliable online services across cloud and on-prem environments.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Linux systems administration

Distributed systems development

People management

PHP, Python or Typescript

Game development knowledge

Job description

Frontier Developments in Cambridge is seeking a Server Engineering Lead to enhance their game titles. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and requires expertise in server systems and development in PHP or similar languages.

You will guide a team of developers, ensure the reliability of online services, and work collaboratively to deliver exceptional gaming experiences. A competitive salary and benefits are included, supporting a healthy work/life balance.