Online Game Services Engineer - Remote

Overview

Rushdown Studios is seeking an experienced Online Game Services Engineer to support our partner studio by building game backends and integrating services with the game client.

In Short

• Build and maintain game backends.
• Integrate backend services with game clients using C++.
• Support live features and releases.
• Solve crashes and issues on PC and console platforms.
• Collaborate with designers to enhance player experience.
• Work with external programmers for efficient feature integration.
• Proactively communicate to unblock obstacles.
• Navigate and integrate with cloud service providers.
• Utilize Docker for containerization.
• Experience in game development is a plus.

Requirements

• 3 years of C++ experience, ideally in backend development.
• 1 year of experience with Golang for high-performance applications.
• Proficient with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with Docker services.
• Familiar with online systems integration.
• Knowledge of version control using Perforce.
• Player experience-focused mindset.
• Good communication skills for team collaboration.

Benefits

• Compensation: $100,000-125,000/year.
• 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Annual Video Game Budget.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.