Expert Backend Engineer

Company:  2K Games, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS

Who we are:

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.

We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre!

What we need:

An Expert Software Engineer at 31st is no stranger to conquering the technical and tactical challenges that come with delivering a complex project. Our studio is looking for a server/backend focused engineer to contribute on an exciting unannounced project that will thrill millions of players around the world.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop server-side features on our title for cross-platform use.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
  • Independently plan and complete assignments while providing guidance.
  • Exhibit flexibility and leadership in an Agile team environment.
  • Support other software engineers through advice, coaching, mentorship, and helping new team members acclimate to the 31st Union engineering environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of programming experience in server-side development, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, and experience in developing AAA games.
  • Fluent in C++ and proficient in Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, multi-threaded programming, robust engineering practices, and distributed and scalable systems.
  • Experience with SQL databases (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or other).
  • A collaborative teammate who enjoys coding challenges, encourages input from others, and offers constructive feedback.
  • Passionate about games and adept at solving large-scale problems in the gaming industry.

Relevant Experience:

  • Experience optimizing database connections and queries.
  • Experience with online gaming architecture.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,000 and $185,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Join our mission: Bring fun, inspiration and awe to our lives and to our community:

31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities. For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need to request a reasonable accommodation.

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