Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- Games
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop backend systems for Albion Online, optimize server features in C#, and ensure system stability for millions of players in a live environment.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As a Senior Server Developer, you will help design, develop, and maintain the systems that keep Albion Online world running smoothly.
- You will work on backend features and services that support millions of players, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance across a continuously evolving live environment.
- This role requires deep technical expertise, a proactive mindset and a passion for large-scale online systems.
- You will collaborate closely with game developers and designers to deliver reliable tools, features, and infrastructure that enhance the gameplay experience and support ongoing content updates.
- Architect and maintain high-throughput backend systems that power Albion Online's large-scale, persistent world.
- Develop and optimize server-side gameplay features, live tools and real-time networking systems using C#.
- Work with our Release Operations team to ensure smooth deployment of patches and content updates.
- Ensure system reliability, performance and scalability across global regions and large player populations.
- Implement monitoring and observability tools to improve issue detection and system resilience.
- Collaborate with client engineers and game designers to integrate gameplay logic and backend functionality.
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical planning for feature growth and long-term system health.
- Support and mentor other engineers, fostering a culture of technical pragmatism and performance.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of database systems (SQL/NoSQL), cloud environments and distributed server infrastructure.
- Excellent communication skills (presentation, verbal and written) in English.
- Vertrautheit mit Albion Online oder ähnlichen Persistent-World-Systemen.
- Understanding of live operations workflows, including event management, hotfixing and content rollout.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, monitoring tools and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in backend or network programming for online or multiplayer games.
- Strong proficiency in C# and experience with the Unity engine.
- Proven experience with client-server architecture, game server logic and live game maintenance.
- Experience with performance optimization, debugging, and profiling in large-scale systems.
- Experience working on MMORPGs or sandbox games.
- Passion for games and player-driven online experiences.
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What we offer
- Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system.
- Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start.
- Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses.
- Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Gamescom Dev & other game conferences.
- Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely.
- Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club for fitness and wellness.
- Access to nilo health for confidential mental health support, coaching, and wellbeing resources.
- Extra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annually.
- Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options.
- Enjoy height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels.
- Profitieren Sie im Büro von kostenlosen Getränken und Snacks.
- Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties.
- Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path.
- Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft.
- Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide.
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About Your Employer
Albion Online
Albion Online is a revolutionary cross-platform MMO experience available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. In our extensive game world, all gamers meet on the same master server. It's up to users to take their adventure into their own hands - whether at home or on the go!
Description
- Company Type
- Digital Agency
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Sports, Leisure, Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Senior Server Developer
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
