Principal Server Engineer NBA 2K

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and ground breaking technology, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry. What We Need: We’re seeking a Principal Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role, you’ll take ownership across a broad technical landscape—leveraging your expertise in distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to build high-performance backend services. Your work will play a key role in delivering world-class online experiences that power one of the most popular sports game franchises in the world. What You Will Do: - Contribute to the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2K's online features - Design and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance - Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions that handle millions of concurrent players - Develop efficient database structures and queries to support high-volume, real-time transactions - Deliver high-performance backend services with a focus on low latency and stability - Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences. Who Will Be A Great Fit: - 12+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend development.

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