Visual Concepts · 1 day ago
Principal Server Engineer - NBA 2K (REMOTE)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$192K/yr - $250K/yr
12+ years expVisual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios, known for creating critically acclaimed titles. They are seeking a Principal Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team, where the role involves taking ownership of backend architecture and services that support online features and ensuring high-performance backend services.
GamingOnline GamesPC GamesVideo Games
Hiring Manager
Derek Willner
Responsibilities
Contribute to 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
Qualification
Required
12+ 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
Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python
Deep understanding of distributed and scalable systems, with a track record of designing and delivering reliable, high-performance backend architectures
Proven experience with multithreaded programming, driving efficiency and stability across large-scale, real-time environments
Leadership in technical direction, mentoring engineers and setting best practices for system design, performance, and scalability
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, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar systems
Video game console development experience is highly beneficial
Love for video games (not just ours!)
Benefits
Bonus
Equity awards
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Visual Concepts
Visual Concepts is a videogame development company. It is a sub-organization of 2K.
501-1000 employees
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