Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages.
California City, CA, USA
$100,000 - $350,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Gaming
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Description For Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Netflix is seeking a Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer to join the Spry Fox team 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct the architecture of backend services and game servers for a large-scale MMO
  • Work on core server systems including network replication and game state persistence
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to implement game features
  • Manage web service and game server deployments across hundreds of machines
  • Ensure security of public services and game servers
  • Design and maintain high-throughput data persistence systems

Technical Requirements:

  • Experience shipping online multiplayer games with persisted game state
  • Strong background in C++ or Rust for gameserver feature implementation
  • Experience with scalable game services using Python, Rust, Go, or similar
  • Expertise in server/service load testing
  • Familiarity with AWS and relational databases
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

The role offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Health Plans and Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Remote work options

This position allows for remote work from the United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, or Brazil. Netflix emphasizes inclusion and diversity, providing equal opportunities regardless of background. The role offers competitive compensation with a base salary range of $100,000 - $350,000 USD, with flexibility to choose between salary and stock options.

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Responsibilities For Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

  • Direct architecture of backend services and game servers for MMO
  • Work on core server systems like network replication and state persistence
  • Implement new game features across server and backend layers
  • Manage web service and game server deployments across hundreds of machines
  • Ensure security of public services and game servers
  • Design and maintain high-throughput data persistence systems

Requirements For Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Python
Rust
Go
  • Experience shipping online multiplayer games with persisted game state
  • Implementation experience with gameserver features in C++ or Rust
  • Experience with scalable game services using Python, Rust, Go, or equivalent
  • Experience with server/service load testing
  • Familiarity with AWS and relational databases
  • Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration

Benefits For Senior Server/Backend Software Engineer, Spry Fox Studio

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Flexible time off
  • Family-forming benefits

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