Backend Engineer | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

12 hours, 41 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Software Development
Escape Velocity Entertainment

Escape Velocity Entertainment

Escape Velocity Entertainment develops innovative video games that cater to a diverse audience by creating new genres that emphasize inclusivity, allowing players of all skill levels and backgrounds to enjoy competitive and engaging experiences.

Internet Software & Services
Founded 1997

Description

  • Design and coordinate the implementation of a new backend infrastructure that is high performance, reliable, and scalable.
  • Develop, implement, and debug backend systems for the game.
  • Collaborate with other developers to integrate online backend features into the game.
  • Work with proprietary existing software technology and build new technology to meet project technical requirements.
  • Identify technical and developmental risks or obstacles and develop solutions to address them.
  • Provide leads with feedback on time estimates for assigned tasks.
  • Contribute to code quality, documentation, and sound testing procedures.
  • Work independently and efficiently under deadlines.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience designing robust, high-performance, scalable systems, or solid experience with C++.
  • Working knowledge of both backend and game-side languages.
  • Experience using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with Unix-like operating systems.
  • Commitment to code quality, documentation, and sound testing procedures.
  • Ability to learn and master innovative technologies and code.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.
  • Experience with realtime multiplayer peer-to-peer or client-server systems.
  • Shipped one or more game titles.
  • Experience developing for game consoles is a plus.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work with team members nearly anywhere in the world.
  • Generous PTO allowance.
  • Summer and Winter studio closures separate from PTO.
  • Private Medical & Dental Healthcare.
  • Private Mental Health scheme.
  • Generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance.
  • Discretionary studio bonus.
  • Top-range tech for your home setup.

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