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, focusing on 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 persisted game state
• Implementation of gameserver features in C++ or Rust
• Experience with scalable game services using Python, Rust, Go
• Server/service load testing experience
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS) and databases
• Strong communication skills

The role 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. Remote work is available for candidates in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.

Spry Fox emphasizes making the world better through their games, focusing on encouraging friendships and discouraging toxicity. The organization is flat, valuing autonomy and senior-level expertise.