Software Engineer - Game Server

Nerd Ninjas

United States

Remote

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k with employer-matching

Team-building retreats

Job summary

A forward-thinking gaming studio is seeking a Senior Java Server Engineer to work on high-profile projects. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of Java experience and a passion for gaming. You will translate design specs into game mechanics, optimize performance, and work with a dedicated team in a fully remote setting. Competitive salary range of $95k - $135k based on experience. Must be a US or Canadian resident.

Qualifications

4+ years of coding experience in Java on large-scale applications.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
Ability to work successfully remotely and be available during core hours.

Responsibilities

Translate design specifications into functional game mechanics.
Communicate with team members to establish effective pipelines.
Design and maintain efficient, reusable code.

Skills

Java coding experience

Google Cloud or AWS

Object-oriented programming

Clean code practices

Git proficiency

Passion for games

Tools

Apache Beam

Unity

AngularJS

Job description

Overview

Nerd Ninjas is a fully remote, fast-moving, multidisciplinary team of creative professionals who work hard and play hard. We’re dedicated to creating engaging projects across VR, AR, mobile, and desktop platforms. We’ve worked with the likes of Niantic, Meta, and others on original and also some extremely well-known titles. We’re seeking a Senior Java Server Engineer to have a direct hand working on a title known worldwide. The ideal candidate will have successfully launched multiple video game titles and will love playing and developing games at the forefront of technology. These skills will be used to bring millions of simultaneous active players around the globe together for exciting new experiences in a very beloved title.

Compensation & Health

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
401k with employer-matching.
Collaborate on global intellectual properties with high visibility.
Work alongside industry veterans with decades of experience.
Join a growing indie studio with multiple innovative projects in development.
Our culture is fun, unique, and anti-drama (you\'ll love it!).

Flexibility & Remote Work

Fully remote position with required availability during Pacific Time zone working hours.
Travel 1-2 times a year for team-building retreats.

Responsibilities

Translate design specifications into functional game mechanics.
Cross discipline communication and requirement gathering.
Communicate with other team members to establish effective pipelines and integrate media assets.
Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to address and mitigate these problems.

Requirements

4+ years of coding experience in Java on large-scale applications.
Solid experience with Google Cloud or AWS.
Experience working with very large datasets.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
Familiarity with current design and architectural patterns.
Knack for writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code.
Proficient knowledge of Git.
Ability to work successfully remotely and be available during core team hours, M-F: 9:00am - 5pm Pacific Time.
A passion for games.
Must be a US or Canadian resident (unfortunately, visa sponsorships are not available; applicants outside North America will not be considered).

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