Server Engineer - NBA 2K (Onsite)

About the role

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s 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:

We’re seeking a Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role, you’ll 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 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.

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

- 3+ 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, javascript/typescript, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python and javascript

- 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, PostgresSQL, or similar systems