Senior Server Engineer NBA 2K (REMOTE)

At Visual Concepts we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the worlds top game development studios we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato Irvine Budapest Shanghai Austin Boise Seoul and Parksville Canada are committed to artistry and ground breaking technology offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry.

What We Need:

Were seeking a Senior Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role youll take ownership across a broad technical landscape- working in distributed systems large-scale computing and efficient databases to build high-performance backend services. Your work will play a key role in delivering world-class online experiences that power one of the most popular sports game franchises in the world. This role reports into Lead Director of Programming.

What You Will Do:

• Work in the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2Ks 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.

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

• 5 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
• Understanding of distributed and scalable systems
• Proven experience with multithreaded programming driving efficiency and stability across large-scale real-time environments
• 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!)

This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $130700 - $174300 per year. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $117700 - $157000 per year. Washington: $130700 - $174300 per year. New Jersey: $117700 - $157000 per year. British Columbia: $115700 -$154300 (CAD) per year. 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. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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