Online Software Engineer, WWE 2K

Visual Concepts, a leading game development studio, is seeking an experienced Online Software Engineer to join their growing team and contribute to the future iteration of the WWE 2K Series. This remote position reports to the Lead Online Engineer and offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative features in a dynamic environment.

As an Online Software Engineer at Visual Concepts, you'll be involved in full-stack development, working on both game client and backend services. You'll collaborate with a multi-functional team to deliver high-quality systems and features, diving into a large codebase to simplify processes, tackle challenges, and identify deficiencies. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining game server code with a focus on stability, performance, and scalability, as well as performing load testing, building unit tests, and ensuring optimal live services.

The ideal candidate should have a Computer Science education and at least 2 years of relevant game development experience. Proficiency in C++, Python, JavaScript, and SQL is required, along with familiarity with Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer architectures. Experience with 3rd Party APIs, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, etc.), and developing multiplayer video games is highly valued. A solid understanding of multi-threading concepts, strong object-oriented programming skills, and the ability to write clean, well-documented code are essential.

Visual Concepts offers a competitive salary range of $89,262 to $114,760 per year for this position in California, with potential for additional compensation elements such as bonuses and equity awards. The company also provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Join Visual Concepts and be part of a diverse and empowered team with a shared passion for creating great games. This role offers the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry, working on critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges in game development and contribute to the future of the WWE 2K Series, apply now and become part of the Visual Concepts family!