Lead Backend Engineer

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Take-Two Interactive Software Full time

Position Overview

About Us

Take-Two Interactive is a premier developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for audiences globally. The organization develops and publishes products primarily through renowned labels such as Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our offerings cater to various platforms including console gaming systems, PC, and mobile devices, delivered through multiple channels.

Our workplace culture is relaxed yet committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and efficiency, providing opportunities for both individual and team development. We strive for excellence while ensuring a fun environment, making it an ideal place to pursue your passions daily.

Direct to Consumer Team

The Direct to Consumer division at Take-Two operates like a startup within the larger organization, promoting a culture that embraces remote work. We are dedicated to constructing a commerce and distribution platform for our game labels, ensuring value across the organization. Our agile team swiftly releases products, continuously enhancing quality, and prioritizing user and label feedback to surpass expectations.

Your Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance for our backend services managing millions of concurrent users.
  • Develop and maintain core systems, including API gateways and service observability.
  • Ensure quality attributes such as performance, scalability, and security of backend services.
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, nurturing a culture centered on performance and user experience.
  • Assist in integrating our services across various titles with differing levels of technical maturity.
  • Collaborate with product management and other teams to formulate a long-term strategy.

Your Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in delivering highly scalable distributed backend systems.
  • Extensive backend development experience with programming languages such as Java, Go, C#, C++, Python, or Erlang.
  • Expertise in designing and building fault-tolerant and secure distributed systems.
  • Experience in creating APIs designed for long-term sustainability.
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale distributed databases and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
  • Self-motivated, capable of working with distributed teams, and possess a degree in computer science or a related field.

What We Provide

  • Company Culture: Creativity, innovation, diversity, and philanthropy are at the heart of our success.
  • Professional Growth: We encourage employees to be inquisitive and collaborative, promoting personal and professional development.
  • Work-Life Balance: We offer various activities and benefits for employees to connect and unwind.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: A wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
  • Additional Perks: Fitness allowance, complimentary games, stocked pantries, and other enjoyable perks.

The salary range for this position varies based on market location and individual factors. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses and equity awards are also included in the total package.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. Employment is based on qualifications, abilities, and work ethic.


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