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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Online Game Services Engineer, C#/.NET - **Company:** Rushdown Studios - **Location:** Albany, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Perforce, Redis, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, AWS Cdk, Pulumi, Computer Gaming, Google Cloud, Sql Optimization, ReactJS, Backend, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Non-relational Database, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=168e616aa615dbe7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SQL?, * Three (3) years of professional experience writing high-performance applications in C#. * Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries in Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. * Familiarity with Redis or other non-relational databases. * Ability to write and handle communication between microservices. * Ability to comfortably navigate and integrate with one or more cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). * Proficiency in setting up and deploying Docker services for containerization. * Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first - before even your own code and ego. * Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team. Nice-to-Haves * Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or AWS CDK. * Experience with C++, particularly within a game development context. * Experience working with ReactJS or a similar front-end library. * Experience using Perforce for version control. ## Description Rushdown Studios is looking for an experienced Online Game Services Engineer to join us in support of our partner studio! In this role, you'll work to not only build game backends, but also integrate these services with the game client itself. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated and demonstrated team player with the ability to juggle and jump between different tasks as necessary. Game development experience is preferred due to the nature of this project, but it's not mandatory; we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements listed below!, * Ramp up quickly with an existing codebase. * General support for live features and releases. * Develop backend services for multiplayer games. * Estimate and prioritize a backlog of existing features, bugs, and tech debt. * Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize for a smoother player experience. ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - "Fun and games - and all that comes with it", Back to BASIC & more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1719-wearedevelopers-live-fun-and-games-and-all-that-comes-with-it-back-to-basic-more) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 103 - Superb Owl Trafficking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/388-dev-digest-103-superb-owl-trafficking) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [10 Coding Games to Teach You How to Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/151-10-coding-games-to-teach-you-how-to-code) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)