Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Netflix's Spry Fox studio is seeking a Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer to join their team building a non-violent MMO game. The role involves architecting backend services and game servers for a large-scale, cozy MMO.

Key responsibilities include:

• Directing architecture of backend services and game servers
• Working on core server systems like network replication and game state persistence
• Implementing game features across server and backend service 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

Required qualifications:

• Experience shipping online multiplayer games with persisted game state
• Implementation of gameserver features in C++ or Rust
• Experience with scalable game services using Python, Rust, Go
• Server/service load testing experience
• Familiarity with AWS and relational databases
• Strong communication skills

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k), stock options, and flexible time off. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $350,000 USD annually with choice between salary and stock options.

Spry Fox emphasizes making positive impact through games, fostering a flat organizational structure, and values invention and autonomy. The position is remote and open to candidates in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.