Master Backend Software Developer for Immersive Virtual Experiences

5 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Linden Lab Full time

Established in 1999, Linden Lab has been revolutionizing the way people interact with virtual worlds. Our mission is to empower individuals to create, share, and thrive within immersive experiences.

We're proud of our legacy, having launched Second Life in 2003, a groundbreaking virtual world that boasts nearly two billion user creations and a thriving $500 million economy. At Linden Lab, we value diversity and strive to build an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Server) to join our team in San Francisco. As a member of our Server team, you'll be responsible for developing mobile backend applications and the persistent real-time simulation software behind one of the world's most iconic virtual worlds.

This is an independent contributor role, reporting directly to the Director, Engineering of Second Life. Your primary focus will be on creating new features and improving core functionality of the platform, taking projects through their full lifecycle from idea to release. You'll also contribute to maintaining existing systems and collaborating with multiple teams to ship ambitious new functionality.

To succeed in this role, you'll need a strong background in client/server architecture and networking, with experience working with Python and compiled languages like C/C++. Familiarity with cloud-hosting platforms such as AWS and knowledge of code instrumentation and telemetry are also essential. If you're passionate about collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality results under pressure, we'd love to hear from you

We offer a competitive salary range of $143,000 - $193,000, with a midpoint of $168,000. In addition to your base pay, you'll be eligible for awards under our equity incentive plan (EIP) and generous benefits program, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

We're committed to equal opportunity and believe that a diverse and welcoming workplace allows us to create and share experiences with each other and our virtual communities. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.



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