What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at KRAFTON Americas?

THE COMPANY

KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by our globally recognized production studios known for their distinctive creativity. We continuously push the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies and expanding our platforms and services to captivate an even larger fan base. Best known for the genre-defining worldwide sensation PUBG : Battlegrounds, our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings and more. In collaboration with our passionate and driven team, we strive to establish ourselves as a renowned creator of masterpieces in the global gaming market.

THE OPPORTUNITY

KRAFTON Americas is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our team! Situated in the vibrant city of El Segundo, CA, the KRAFTON Americas office represents the center of our Americas publishing, creative, and general operations efforts where we support both local and overseas development teams. You may know us as the developers and publishers of PUBG : BATTLEGROUNDS, The Callisto Protocol, and Subnautica to name a few. Our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studio, Unknown Worlds, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal, and more. With competitive compensation, benefits, and a chance to work in an exciting and diverse environment, the KRAFTON Americas office is excited to grow our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

System Development & Maintenance :

Collaborate with other engineers to design, develop, and maintain scalable systems such as game account management and authentication protocols.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to established coding standards and best practices. Ensure system reliability and performance through thorough testing and debugging.

Ensure system reliability and performance through thorough testing and debugging.

Collaboration & Teamwork :

Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to implement new features and improve existing systems.

Participate in team discussions, brainstorming sessions, and technical planning to contribute ideas and solutions.

Code Quality & Testing :

Develop and execute unit tests and participate in integration testing to ensure high-quality software.

Assist in code reviews and offer constructive feedback to help improve the codebase and maintain high-quality standards.

Learning & Growth :

Continuously learn and grow in technical knowledge, tools, and frameworks relevant to the role.

Stay up to date with industry best practices and contribute to improving development processes within the team.

Qualifications :

Experience :

3 years of experience in software development, preferably with experience in Golang or another modern programming language.

Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB) and AWS services is preferred but not required.

Experience with authentication standards (OAuth, JWT) is a plus.

Experience with JVM languages is a plus

Technical Skills :

Strong understanding of software development fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

Ability to write efficient, maintainable code and debug issues effectively.

Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with CI / CD pipelines is a plus.

Ability to analyze logs and identify root causes of issues

Experience in taking immediate action to resolve problems in live services

Team Collaboration :

Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams and contribute to technical discussions.

Bilingual in English and Korean, with the ability to communicate effectively with HQ in Korea.

Problem Solving :

Eagerness to solve complex technical challenges and continuously improve the functionality and performance of systems.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a dynamic environment

Location : Bellevue, WA or El Segundo, CA

Reasonable Accommodation

KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC statement

KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

In California, the expected salary range for this position is $115,000-$139,000. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.

Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email recruiting_ka@krafton.com.

Salary : $115,000 - $139,000

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