Server Engineer (Unannounced Project)

Job Overview

Join our dynamic Shanghai team as a Server Engineer and bring your passion for game development to the forefront of mobile shooter games. With a strong foundation in backend development and expertise in C++ and Python, you’ll play a pivotal role in integrating client-server systems, maintaining web login platforms, and upholding the technical excellence of our newest game. Dive into an environment where your skills will shape the future of mobile gaming.

Reports to

Tech Manager

What will you do?

• Work with game designers, artists, and other stakeholders, support existing systems and create new ones in C++ and Python.

• Work with game client programmers, integrate the game client with the game servers.

• Program, debug  and optimize codes to implement the game features.

• Analyzing and understanding existing systems and features of the game to implement new requirements by improving the existing systems.

• Integrate SDKs with the game.

• Integrate ThinkingData data analysis system.

• Responsible for maintaining and developing the existing web login platform; proficient in Python and capable of independently debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining existing web services.

• Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development.

What are we looking for?

• Strong experience in C++ server development on Linux.

• 3–5 years of professional game development experience.

• Familiar with distributed server architecture and common communication protocols such as TCP and UDP.

• Proficient in C++17 / C++20 and the C++ standard library.

• Capable of detecting, analyzing, and debugging memory-related issues.

• Solid understanding of basic algorithms and the ability to apply them effectively to game business logic.

• Familiar with third-party libraries such as libevent, Protobuf, libfmt, and Redis client libraries.

• Familiar with MySQL and Redis.

• Strong software engineering skills, with practical experience in applying design patterns.

• Good sense of code quality, readability, maintainability, and clean code practices.

• Proficient in using VS Code as a development environment.

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar tools.

• Experience independently configuring AI agents or AI-assisted development workflows is a strong plus.

• Experience with Docker-based development and Kubernetes-based development is a plus

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Familiar with implementing microservices using web APIs.

• Excellent communication and expression skills, clear logical thinking, and strong teamwork.

• Experience in architecture.

• Experience in server performance optimization and daily operations and maintenance.

Work mode

• Onsite
• This role isn't eligible for relocation & immigration support.

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Shanghai include:

• 15 days of annual leave (additional days based on years of service up to 20 days)
• Additional paid time off (12 days of Full Paid Sick Leave, 5 days of Sick Leave without MC, Birthday Leave, Compassionate Leave) on top of the statutory minimum
• Other leaves per statutory requirements (Marriage Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Childcare Leave)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Premium medical insurance
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Life event allowances (Marriage, Child’s Birth)
• Personal Gaming Account
• Massage room, coffee, games, and snacks in the office
• Company events
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.