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 game server and backend development, bringing players together and ensuring smooth operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Directing architecture of backend services and game servers for a large-scale MMO
• 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 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 position offers competitive compensation ($100,000-$350,000 USD) with choice between salary and stock options, comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k), and flexible time off. This is a remote role open to candidates in the US, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.

Spry Fox emphasizes making positive impact through games, fostering a flat organizational structure, and promoting autonomy. The studio focuses on creating non-violent, cozy experiences that encourage friendship and discourage toxicity.