Senior Server Engineer II

Summary

Join PeopleFun, an award-winning mobile game creator, as a Senior Server Engineer II for our flagship franchise, Wordscapes. You will architect and implement complex gameplay systems scaling to millions of users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the player experience and drive process and technical improvements. This role requires 5+ years of server development experience with a proven track record of scaling backend services to millions of users. You will need extensive knowledge of game client/server interaction, DevOps practices, and cloud technologies. PeopleFun offers a competitive compensation package including base pay, equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in server development, having delivered on backend services that have scaled to millions of users
• Extensive knowledge of game client and server interaction and architecture
• Extensive working experience in DevOps practices and philosophies
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, and/or AWS)
• Basic working knowledge of Unity, Unreal, or equivalent game engine
• An embodiment of PeopleFun’s Values , working collaboratively and checking your ego at the door
• Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement complex gameplay systems for Wordscapes that scale to millions of players worldwide leveraging engineering best practices
• Increase and improve our server engineering culture within Wordscapes and PeopleFun
• Own and maintain the Wordscapes server infrastructure with a DevOps mindset
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable server code
• Write clear technical and process documentation
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, artists, producers, product managers, and QA

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Performance Bonuses
• 401K Match Policy
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Wellness Stipend
• Free Lunch each Friday
• Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture
• Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases