Qode
Head of Engineering
TLDR
Lead the architecture and development of a high-performance game server infrastructure ensuring low latency for global players.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Overall Architecture Design & Direction: Build a Technology Roadmap for a Game Server system capable of handling extreme high concurrency while ensuring low latency for players worldwide.
- Cost Optimization: Decide on Cloud infrastructure strategies (AWS, GCP, Azure) or Hybrid Cloud to balance performance against OpEx (operational expenditure).
- Senior Advisory: Collaborate with the Executive Board to navigate the relationship between Time-to-Market for new features and core system stability.
- Tech Stack Selection: Evaluate and finalize programming languages (Go, C++, Java, Node.js, etc.) and processing models (Microservices vs. Monolith) best suited to complex game logic.
- Scalability Solutions: Directly lead the development of Auto-scaling, Load Balancing, and player State management mechanisms across large clusters.
- Data Management: Design Database architectures (SQL/NoSQL) and caching systems (Redis, Memcached) to handle billions of queries per day without bottlenecks.
- Uptime Assurance: Build real-time Monitoring and Alerting systems to maintain 99.99% Availability.
- Network Security: Implement comprehensive DDoS protection, in-game anti-cheat solutions, and user data security measures.
- Infrastructure & CI/CD: Standardize automated deployment pipelines to ensure game updates (Hotfixes/Updates) cause zero disruption to players.
- Strategy Deployment & Optimization: Develop Cloud Services cost optimization plans (AWS/GCP/Azure), evaluate the use of Spot Instances, Reserved Instances, or Private Cloud solutions to reduce operational costs, and establish 24/7 Monitoring and Incident Response systems.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, including at least 3–5 years in CTO, Head of Engineering, or Solution Architect roles within Online Gaming or Real-time Platforms.
- Hands-on experience deploying server systems for at least one large-scale product.
- Deep understanding of Network Protocols (TCP/UDP, WebSocket, HTTP/3) and Load Balancing mechanisms.
- Strong command of specialized data storage solutions: In-memory databases (Redis, Memcached), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra), and optimized SQL.
- Proficiency in Cloud infrastructure management and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strategic cost mindset: ability to read and interpret Cloud bills and propose cost-reduction solutions without compromising performance.
- Product & Business Thinking: Goes beyond pure engineering — must understand business objectives to invest in technology at the right time and in the right areas.
- Ability to make decisive decisions in system crisis situations.
BENEFITS
- Salary: negotiable based on competency
- Salary review twice per year
- Work equipment provided
- 5-day work week (Saturday & Sunday off)
- 2-month probation at 85% of official salary
- Health insurance coverage at International Hospital networks
- Annual team building and company trips
- Social insurance, health insurance, and annual leave in accordance with the law
Benefits
Health Insurance
Health insurance coverage at International Hospital networks
Work equipment
Work equipment provided
Paid Time Off
Annual leave in accordance with the law
Qode is a technology-driven platform that transforms how recruiters and candidates connect by leveraging data and automation. Our solutions streamline the hiring process through machine learning, creating private talent pools and automating workflows, ultimately enhancing the quality of candidate evaluation and decision-making. With our no-code tools, we empower organizations to develop tailored recruitment strategies without needing extensive technical skills.
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
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