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.
California City, CA, USA
$100,000 - $350,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For 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 preferred) and databases. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with artists, programmers, and designers.

Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) matching, stock options, generous PTO (35 days for hourly, flexible for salaried), and more. Compensation ranges from $100,000-$350,000 USD annually with flexibility to choose salary vs stock options mix.

This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil. Netflix values inclusion and diversity, providing equal opportunities regardless of background. The role offers a chance to work on innovative games focused on positive social impact while being part of a flat organization that values autonomy and senior-level expertise.

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

  • Direct backend architecture for large-scale MMO
  • Implement core server systems (network replication, state persistence)
  • Work with cross-functional teams on new game features
  • Coordinate service and game server deployments
  • Ensure security of public services and game servers
  • Design and maintain high-volume data persistence systems

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

Python
Go
Rust
  • 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 or equivalent
  • Server/service load testing experience
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and relational databases
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with containerization and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred
  • Unreal Engine experience is a bonus

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

Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Equity
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • 35 days annual PTO for hourly employees
  • Flexible time off for salaried employees

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