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# Senior Engineer, Server - NBA 2K

- **Company:** Visual Concepts
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,700.0 - $174,300.0
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Query Performance, PHP (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Databases, Database Storage Structures, Distributed Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Fault Tolerance, Video Game Development, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Ruby, Service Design, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Scripting, Database Optimization, Backend, Information Technology, Low Latency
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ab5cdef6a85271f

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and server-side systems
 * Strong proficiency in C++ with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
 * Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python
 * Understanding of distributed and scalable systems
 * Proven experience with multithreaded programming, driving efficiency and stability across large-scale, real-time environments
 * Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends to enhance team capabilities, platform performance, and product innovation
 * BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development
 * Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, a strong plus
 * Skilled in database optimization, including connection management and query performance tuning
 * Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences
 * Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar systems
 * Video game console development experience is highly beneficial
 * Love for video games (not just ours!)

## Description

We're seeking a Senior Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role, you'll take ownership across a broad technical landscape- working in distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to build high-performance backend services. Your work will play a key role in delivering world-class online experiences that power one of the most popular sports game franchises in the world. This role reports into Lead Director of Programming., * Design and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance

 * Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions that handle millions of concurrent players
 * Develop efficient database structures and queries to support high-volume, real-time transactions
 * Deliver high-performance backend services with a focus on low latency and stability
 * Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences.


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