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 backend architecture, implementing core server systems like network replication and state persistence, coordinating deployments across hundreds of machines, ensuring security, and managing high-volume data persistence systems.

The ideal candidate has shipped online multiplayer games, implemented gameserver features in C++ or Rust, built scalable services in Python/Rust/Go, and has experience with cloud environments (AWS) and databases. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with artists, programmers and designers.

Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) with match, stock options, and flexible time off. The position is remote-eligible for candidates in the US, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.

This is an opportunity to join a flat organization that values autonomy, innovation and making positive impact through games. The team focuses on creating experiences that encourage friendships and discourage toxicity, aligned with their motto "make the world a better place."

The compensation range is $100,000-$350,000 USD annually, with flexibility to choose the split between salary and stock options. Netflix provides a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits and emphasizes work-life balance through generous paid time off policies.