Server Engineer - NBA 2K (Onsite)

2K•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Visual Concepts is seeking a server-side engineer to join the NBA 2K team. The role covers backend architecture and services, distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to deliver high-performance services for NBA 2K’s online experiences. The position reports to the Lead Director of Programming and works with engineering and design teams to support seamless online gameplay.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional software development experience, focused on backend and server-side systems.
Strong proficiency in C++ and a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Perl, or Ruby.
Understanding of distributed and scalable systems.
Experience with multithreaded programming in large-scale, real-time environments.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development.
Skill in database optimization, including connection management and query performance tuning.
Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar systems.
Love for video games.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features.
Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences.
Video game console development experience.
Strong preference for Python and JavaScript among the listed scripting languages.

Responsibilities

Work on backend architecture and services supporting NBA 2K’s online features.
Design and optimize distributed systems for scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance.
Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions for millions of concurrent players.
Develop efficient database structures and queries for high-volume, real-time transactions.
Deliver high-performance backend services focused on low latency and stability.
Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences.
Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends to improve team capabilities, platform performance, and product innovation.