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 team of talented engineers, you'll work on building game servers and backend systems, focusing on core functionality like network replication and game state persistence. The role involves architecting backend services, implementing game features, managing deployments across hundreds of machines, and ensuring security and data persistence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Directing architecture of backend services and game servers
• Implementing core server systems
• Coordinating service deployments and scaling
• Maintaining security of public services
• Managing high-volume data persistence systems

Required qualifications:

• Experience shipping online multiplayer games
• Implementation of gameserver features in C++ or Rust
• Development of scalable game services
• Cloud environment experience (AWS preferred)
• Strong communication skills

The position offers competitive compensation ($100K-$350K base), comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) with match, stock options, and flexible time off. This is a remote role open to candidates in the US, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil.

Spry Fox maintains a flat organization focused on innovation and making positive impact through games. The team emphasizes building MMOs that encourage friendships while discouraging toxicity, aligned with their motto "make the world a better place."