Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Netflix's Spry Fox studio is seeking a Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer to help build an original, non-violent MMO. The role involves working with a small team of talented engineers on server and backend development, bringing players together and ensuring smooth operations.

The position requires expertise in implementing gameserver features like networking, replication, and data storage in C++ or Rust, as well as experience shipping scalable game services using Python, Rust, Go or equivalent languages. Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS preferred) and relational databases is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Directing architecture of backend services and game servers
• Working on core server systems like network replication and state persistence
• Implementing new game features across server and backend layers
• Managing deployments and scaling across hundreds of machines
• Ensuring security of public services and game servers
• Designing systems to handle thousands of requests per second

The ideal candidate should have shipped online multiplayer games with persisted game state and understand the full tech stack. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Unreal Engine is a plus.

Spry Fox has a flat organization that values autonomy and respect. Their motto is "make the world a better place" through games that encourage friendships and discourage toxicity. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k), stock options, and flexible time off.

This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil. The compensation range is $100,000-$350,000 USD with flexibility to choose the split between salary and stock options.