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. As part of a small team of talented engineers, you'll be responsible for building game servers and backend systems that bring players together seamlessly.

The role involves directing architecture for backend services and game servers, implementing core systems like network replication and state persistence, and coordinating deployments across hundreds of machines. You'll work closely with artists, designers, and other engineers to implement new game features while ensuring security and stability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architecting backend services and game servers for a large-scale MMO
• Developing core server systems for networking and persistence
• Implementing game features across server and service layers
• Managing deployments and scaling across distributed infrastructure
• Ensuring security of public-facing services
• Designing high-performance data persistence systems

Required qualifications:

• Experience shipping online multiplayer games with persistent state
• Strong C++ or Rust implementation skills for game servers
• Backend service development using Python, Rust, Go or similar
• Cloud platform experience (AWS preferred)
• Database expertise
• Excellent cross-functional communication abilities

The compensation range is $100,000-$350,000 USD with comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) matching, stock options, and flexible time off. This is a remote position open to candidates in the US, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.

Join Netflix's Spry Fox studio to help create innovative, non-violent games that make the world better while working with cutting-edge technology at massive scale.