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, talented team, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing 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 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 persistent state
• Implementation of gameserver features in C++ or Rust
• Experience with scalable game services using Python, Rust, Go
• Server/service load testing expertise
• Cloud environment knowledge (AWS preferred)
• Strong communication skills

The role offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) with match, stock options, and flexible time off. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $350,000 USD annually, with flexibility to choose salary vs stock options mix.

This is a remote position open to candidates in United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil. Netflix emphasizes inclusion and diversity, providing equal opportunities regardless of background. The role offers a chance to work on innovative gaming experiences while maintaining work-life balance.