Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios, known for shipping critically acclaimed titles. They are seeking a Senior Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team, focusing on building high-performance backend services for online gameplay experiences.
Responsibilities
- Work in 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, a strong plus
- Video game console development experience is highly beneficial
- Love for video games (not just ours!)
Benefits
- Bonus and/or equity awards
- Eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
- Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- Paid parental and compassionate leave
- Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
- Family planning support through Maven
- Commuter benefits
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
Company Overview
Visual Concepts is a videogame development company. It is a sub-organization of 2K. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Novato, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.vcentertainment.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Visual Concepts has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.