Lead Server Engineer

Scopely is looking for a
Lead Server Engineer
to join an unannounced title based in our Shanghai office (5 days in the office).

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious mobile game in China, and we're assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable characters and immersive adventures that players will love.

What You Will Do
We are looking for a Lead Server Engineer to help build the next generation of our games. You will lead a team of passionate engineers while developing core systems and features that power large-scale, real-time experiences for our game. You'll work on complex technical challenges involving real-time interaction, large-scale systems, and a persistent shared world used by tens of millions of players.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience, with significant experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, production-grade distributed systems.
• Leadership: Proven hands-on engineering leadership experience, including leading architectural design discussions and providing technical direction for multiple engineers or teams.
• Cloud Expertise: Deep expertise in managing IaaS environments and deploying on cloud platforms such as Alibaba Cloud (Alicloud), AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficiency with Kubernetes cluster management, infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in one or more of Java, Go, or C++, with working knowledge of scripting languages like Python.
• System Knowledge: Deep understanding of networked and distributed systems, cloud security best practices, and performance optimization. Familiarity with network protocols for real-time communication, such as gRPC and WebSocket.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders and external partners.
• Education: BS or above in Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Bonus Points

• You have experience shipping at least one online game or app as a Lead Engineer.
• You have expertise in geospatial indexing techniques, e.g., S2 cells, quadtrees, or geohashes.
• You have experience navigating the technical and regulatory landscape of deploying and operating online services within the Chinese market.
• You possess strong mentorship or people management skills that help drive a high-performance, results-oriented engineering team culture.

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure

About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO," "Star Trek Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee With Buddies," among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

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