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# Server Engineer - NBA 2K (Onsite)

- **Company:** Visual Concepts
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $137,200
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Query Performance, JavaScript (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Databases, Perl (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Ruby, Service Design, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Multithreading, Scripting, Database Optimization, Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2c7acbc0-3342-41d5-afd4-95bc00e905dc

## About the Role

* 3+ 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, javascript/typescript, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python and javascript
 * 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, PostgresSQL, or similar systems
 * Video game console development experience is highly beneficial
 * Love for video games (not just ours!)