Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to architect and implement the backend infrastructure for an online multiplayer RPG
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, working on cross-functional teams
- Experience on at least one successfully-published large-scale multiplayer online game title or equivalent
- Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures
- Deep understanding of server architecture, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Gamelift, Lambda), backend services, and microservices
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols and multiplayer systems (e.g., matchmaking, persistence, replication)
- Proficient experience with the Unreal Engine specific network/multiplayer features (OnlineSubsystems, EOS, RepGraph, Subobject replication, RPCs)
- Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Responsibilities
- Architecting, developing, and implementing key backend game systems, features, and services
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure backend services and infrastructure in partnership with WB Central Technology teams
- Work closely with the project engineering team to architect and develop high quality, low-latency, and highly responsive code
- Integrate with internal and external shared services and libraries
- Perform peer code reviews and champion a high standard of code excellence
- Collaborate with the design and gameplay teams to build supporting backend systems and tools
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on new features
Other
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience
- Experience managing a high functioning team of software engineers
- A passion for online multiplayer RPGs and deep experience with online games
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies for live games
- Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law
