Backend Developer (C++)

magic media

Rio de Janeiro, Estado do Rio de Janeiro🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-13 → 2026-08-09

Core

Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end systems and server infrastructure for game and software projects.

Role type

Senior C++ backend developer (server-side)

Builds

Game servers, APIs, and networking protocols

Domain

Gaming and software development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C++ (modern standards), networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, WebSockets), database systems (Apache Cassandra), multithreading and concurrency, Linux/Unix environments, version control (Git, Perforce)

Preferred skills

database migrations, real-time multiplayer systems, containerization, microservices, DevOps/CI-CD, performance profiling

Technologies

C++11/14/17, Apache Cassandra, Git, Perforce, TCP/IP, UDP, WebSockets

Responsibilities

Design and maintain scalable back-end systems; implement and optimize game servers and APIs; debug complex technical issues in production; collaborate on system integration; perform code reviews; optimize performance and memory usage; implement security measures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About magic media

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts. We are currently expanding our backend development team to support cutting-edge game and software projects. We're looking for tal