Advanced Software Engineer, Backend

Advanced Software Engineer, Backend

Join the team behind the blockbuster open world action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what’s next!

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to join our team of veteran industry professionals working on a new online multiplayer RPG. You will work closely with project engineering, art, and design leadership to architect and implement the backend infrastructure for an online multiplayer RPG.

• Architecting, developing, and implementing key backend game systems, features, and services.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure backend services and infrastructure in partnership with WB Central Technology teams.
• Work closely with the project engineering team to architect and develop high quality, low‑latency, and highly responsive code.
• Integrate with internal and external shared services and libraries.
• Perform peer code reviews and champion a high standard of code excellence.
• Collaborate with the design and gameplay teams to build supporting backend systems and tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on new features.
• Participate in all parts of the development process from concept through to live‑ops.

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, working on cross‑functional teams.
• Experience on at least one successfully‑published large‑scale multiplayer online game title or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience.
• Experience managing a high functioning team of software engineers.
• Computer Science fundamentals in object‑oriented design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Deep understanding of server architecture, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Gamelift, Lambda), backend services, and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and multiplayer systems (e.g., matchmaking, persistence, replication).
• Proficient experience with the Unreal Engine specific network/multiplayer features (Online Subsystems, EOS, Rep Graph, Subobject replication, RPCs).
• Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

• A passion for online multiplayer RPGs and deep experience with online games.
• Deep knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in online gaming.
• Experience with Dev Ops, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies for live games.
• Familiarity with anti‑cheat solutions and game security best practices.
• Deep understanding of performance analysis and optimizations.
• Knowledge of Unreal’s newest replication system, Iris.

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

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