Multiplayer Backend Engineer

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Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in backend engineering in the gaming industry.
• Experience with developing and managing real-time multiplayer systems for games.
• Strong experience in server-side programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Expertise in multiplayer networking protocols, including UDP, TCP/IP, and WebSockets.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for hosting and scaling game servers.
• Experience with backend frameworks like AccelByte, PlayFab, Photon, or similar.
• Proficient in designing secure systems, including user authentication and data encryption.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain backend systems to support multiplayer game functionality.
• Develop and optimize server-side code to handle real-time data, matchmaking, player authentication, and leaderboards.
• Integrate third-party platforms like AccelByte, PlayFab, or similar backend-as-a-service (BaaS) solutions.
• Implement secure and scalable APIs for communication between clients and servers.
• Build systems for game data storage, analytics, and telemetry.
• Ensure low-latency, high-performance server infrastructure for seamless gameplay.
• Troubleshoot and resolve live issues, ensuring system stability and uptime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game developers, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality gaming experiences.