Game Server Engineer (Platform) at PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.

Millions of people play our games daily. Usability and stability underpin every decision we make and we’re looking for someone who can help us build solutions to empower our users.

The Game Server Engineer (Platform) will work directly with business stakeholders to define features, Project Managers to scope and schedule deliverables, and QA Testers to achieve high quality products.

PLAYSTUDIOS has a deep passion for quality and we want someone with a high personal bar.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side game-logic using C# and .NET for our suite of online social games.
• Design and implement RESTful HTTP APIs using C# and ASP.NET Web API.
• Work directly with client engineers, designers, artists, and producers to deliver high quality products.
• Work with project manager to break down high-level goals into task and timelines.

Requirements:

• Current knowledge of C# 5.0 and .NET 4.5.2.
• Thorough understanding of HTTP technologies and REST/JSON interfaces.
• Sound grasp of RESTful design principles.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Proven ability to build high quality products.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or similar.

Candidates should possess at least three of the following:

• Game development experience with shipped titles.
• Development experience using ASP.NET Web API 2.
• Experience architecting highly scalable backend systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining servers that support multiple mobile client applications.
• Experience using both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Bonus:

• Experience using the Facebook API.
• Python development experience.
• CouchDB experience.
• Familiarity with agile development processes.
• Experience writing and maintaining unit tests.

Benefits and Perks

• 100% health benefit coverage for you and your dependents!
• 401K plan and stock options.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Employee-driven entertainment, happy hours, and team-building events.
• Catered lunches multiple times per week.
• Snacks and drinks available in the kitchen.
• Casual startup-like environment.
• An open, collaborative work space.
• Commuter benefits program.