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Warner Bros. Entertainment

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Warner Bros. Entertainment, California, Missouri, United States

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Why consider this job opportunity

Salary up to $230,100 per year

Opportunity for annual bonuses and program-specific awards

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a retirement savings plan

Support for employee wellness and work-life balance

Chance to work on a high-profile online multiplayer RPG title

Collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for mentorship

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

Architect, develop, and implement key backend game systems, features, and services

Design and maintain scalable and secure backend services, including player data persistence and matchmaking

Collaborate with project engineering teams to produce high-quality, low-latency code

Perform peer code reviews and uphold a high standard of code excellence

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on new features

What is Required (Qualifications)

5+ years of professional software engineering experience on cross-functional teams

Experience with at least one successfully published large-scale multiplayer online game title

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Strong knowledge of server architecture, cloud computing, and microservices

Proficient experience with Unreal Engine's network/multiplayer features

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Passion for online multiplayer RPGs and experience with online games

Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and live game deployment strategies

Knowledge of anti-cheat solutions and game security best practices

Understanding of performance analysis and optimizations

Familiarity with Unreal’s newest replication system, Iris

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