2K

Game Development

SeniorOnlineServicesSoftwareEngineer

CA$96–143k Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
The Brief

“Senior Online Services Software Engineer at 2K. Skills: C++, Backend services, Online features. Design scalable backend services. Build scalable backend services”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver exceptional experience

Industry & Context.

Game Development

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of software engineering experience in game development, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in Go, Proficiency in Python, understanding of distributed systems, understanding of networking protocols, Experience building online or multiplayer game systems, Experience working with relational databases, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience with AWS, Experience with similar cloud platforms, Experience with observability tools, Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, Familiarity with event-driven architecture, Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines, Adaptable and comfortable navigating a growing organization, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game engines, Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles, Passion for playing or watching sports

What You'll Do.

Design scalable backend services

Build scalable backend services

Develop client-side systems in C++

Implement monitoring for services

Implement alerting for services

Write performant code

Write well-tested code

Contribute to engineering culture

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with design, art, and production; Collaboration skills across disciplines

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

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