At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
What We Need:Do you love the thought of building technology features that connect players worldwide? Do you have the technical experience to deliver ambitious new game systems and perfect existing ones? Do you enjoy having the autonomy to use your experience, judgment and problem-solving abilities to overcome a variety of challenges? If so, wow, we want to talk to you!
We are looking for an experienced Senior Online Engineer capable of working with our online team to build impactful features and services for both players and developers. You will work closely with technical leads, product owners, and producers to create the best possible experience for our passionate fanbase.
What You Will Do:- Create and contribute to online systems like matchmaking, gameplay, automated testing, live operations, community content management, stability, performance, and more
- Partner with our backend services team to represent game team interests and requirements
- Represent concerns such as security, scalability and standard conformity to game teams
- Work with teach leadership to ensure that developed code meets the highest standards
- Collaborate with team members and point out ways to improve design implementation
- Develop code to facilitate statistical queries and implement hooks to improve data-gathering and player insights
- Fluent knowledge of C++
- Professional experience with Go (Golang) or strong willingness to work in Go
- A keen, analytical mind with strong problem solving, logic, and troubleshooting skills
- 5+ years of experience on commercial game projects or in a related field
- BS in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Passion for video games (not just ours!)
- Familiar with AWS, Go, Python, C#, and SQL
- Previous experience with JIRA and Perforce
- History of shipping successful online games or applications
- Previous experience in maintaining and improving online stability and performance
- Proven ability to work and communicate with teams both local and remote
- Experience working with PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC
This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $130,700 - $174,300 per year. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $117,700 - $157,000 per year. Washington: $130,700 - $174,300 per year. New Jersey: $117,700 - $157,000 per year. British Columbia: $115,700 - $154,300 (CAD) per year. Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com
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2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
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We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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