WB Games / Avalanche ยท 3 days ago
Advanced Software Engineer, Backend
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $281K/yr
8+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery, a leader in entertainment and media, is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to join their Avalanche studio in Salt Lake City. The role involves architecting and implementing backend systems for a new online multiplayer RPG, collaborating closely with engineering, art, and design teams to ensure high-quality, scalable services.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Architecting, developing, and implementing key backend game systems, features, and services
Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure backend services and infrastructure in partnership with WB Central Technology teams
Work closely with the project engineering team to architect and develop high quality, low-latency, and highly responsive code
Integrate with internal and external shared services and libraries
Perform peer code reviews and champion a high standard of code excellence
Collaborate with the design and gameplay teams to build supporting backend systems and tools
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on new features
Participate in all parts of the development process from concept through to live-ops
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, working on cross-functional teams
Experience on at least one successfully-published large-scale multiplayer online game title or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience
Experience managing a high functioning team of software engineers
Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures
Deep understanding of server architecture, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Gamelift, Lambda), backend services, and microservices
Strong knowledge of networking protocols and multiplayer systems (e.g., matchmaking, persistence, replication)
Proficient experience with the Unreal Engine specific network/multiplayer features (OnlineSubsystems, EOS, RepGraph, Subobject replication, RPCs)
Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Preferred
A passion for online multiplayer RPGs and deep experience with online games
Deep knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in online gaming
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies for live games
Familiarity with anti-cheat solutions and game security best practices
Deep understanding of Performance Analysis and Optimizations
Knowledge of Unreal's newest replication system, Iris
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
Company
WB Games / Avalanche
Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase