Remote Server Engineer Jobs
Remote server engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from cloud infrastructure and enterprise software to fintech and cybersecurity, at companies ranging from early-stage startups to large distributed engineering teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Temporal Technologies, 2K Games, and Altinity. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world's top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and groundbreaking technology, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry.
What We Need:
We're seeking a Senior Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role, you'll take ownership across a broad technical landscape - working in distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to build high-performance backend services. Your work will play a key role in delivering world-class online experiences that power one of the most popular sports game franchises in the world. This role reports into Lead Director of Programming.
What You Will Do:
- Work in the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2K's online features
- Design and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance
- Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions that handle millions of concurrent players
- Develop efficient database structures and queries to support high-volume, real-time transactions
- Deliver high-performance backend services with a focus on low latency and stability
- Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences.
Who Will Be A Great Fit:
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and server-side systems
- Strong proficiency in C++ with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, javascript/typescript, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python and javascript.
- Understanding of distributed and scalable systems
- Proven experience with multithreaded programming, driving efficiency and stability across large-scale, real-time environments
- Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends to enhance team capabilities, platform performance, and product innovation
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development
- Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, a strong plus
- Skilled in database optimization, including connection management and query performance tuning
- Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences
- Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, PostgresSQL, or similar systems
- Video game console development experience is highly beneficial
- Love for video games (not just ours!)
LOCATION:
US (All States except for WA)
The pay range for this position in California Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,700 and $174,300 per year. The pay range for this position in New York Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,000 per year. The pay range for this position in New Jersey Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,000 per year. The pay range for this position in Maryland Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,000 per year. The pay range for this position in Colorado Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,000 and $157,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
US (Washington State)
The pay range for this position in Washington Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,700 and $174,300 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Canada
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,700 CAD and $154,300 CAD per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world's top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and groundbreaking technology, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry.
What We Need:
We're seeking a Senior Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role, you'll take ownership across a broad technical landscape - working in distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to build high-performance backend services. Your work will play a key role in delivering world-class online experiences that power one of the most popular sports game franchises in the world. This role reports into Lead Director of Programming.
What You Will Do:
- Work in the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2K's online features
- Design and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance
- Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions that handle millions of concurrent players
- Develop efficient database structures and queries to support high-volume, real-time transactions
- Deliver high-performance backend services with a focus on low latency and stability
- Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences.
Who Will Be A Great Fit:
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and server-side systems
- Strong proficiency in C++ with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, javascript/typescript, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python and javascript.
- Understanding of distributed and scalable systems
- Proven experience with multithreaded programming, driving efficiency and stability across large-scale, real-time environments
- Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends to enhance team capabilities, platform performance, and product innovation
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development
- Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, a strong plus
- Skilled in database optimization, including connection management and query performance tuning
- Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences
- Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, PostgresSQL, or similar systems
- Video game console development experience is highly beneficial
- Love for video games (not just ours!)
LOCATION:
US (All States except for WA)
The pay range for this position in California Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,700 and $174,300 per year. The pay range for this position in New York Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,000 per year. The pay range for this position in New Jersey Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,000 per year. The pay range for this position in Maryland Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,000 per year. The pay range for this position in Colorado Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,000 and $157,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
US (Washington State)
The pay range for this position in Washington Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,700 and $174,300 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Canada
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,700 CAD and $154,300 CAD per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote server engineer jobs.
- Three or more years of experience administering Linux and Windows Server environments
- Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Proficiency in scripting languages including Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation tasks
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for hybrid deployments
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Server Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote server engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly without sifting through location-based listings that don't apply to you.
Document your infrastructure work publicly
Remote hiring managers can't see you work, so your GitHub repositories, home lab write-ups, or architecture diagrams do the talking. Publish your Ansible playbooks, Terraform modules, or network configurations with clear README documentation to prove hands-on competence before the first call.
Signal async communication skills in your application
Remote server engineering teams coordinate through written channels, not quick desk conversations. Use your cover letter and any take-home exercises to show you can explain a complex incident, a configuration decision, or a runbook step clearly in writing, without back-and-forth.
Prepare for remote technical interviews on live systems
Many remote server engineer interviews include a practical exercise over a shared terminal or cloud console. Practice troubleshooting misconfigured Linux environments, diagnosing network issues via command line, and explaining your reasoning out loud while you work, since interviewers watch both your process and your communication.
Remote Server Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote server engineer job?
Remote server engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong infrastructure skills and the ability to work independently without in-person oversight. Hiring managers at remote-first companies screen heavily for proficiency with Linux administration, networking protocols, automation tooling like Ansible or Terraform, and cloud platforms. Strong written communication matters more than it does on-site, since most coordination happens asynchronously. A portfolio of documented projects, public repositories, or home lab work gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list jobs.
Which companies hire remote server engineers?
Companies hiring remote server engineers right now include Temporal Technologies, 2K Games, and Altinity, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote server engineer roles concentrate at remote-first software companies, cloud services firms, and distributed infrastructure teams across technology, fintech, and managed services sectors.
Can you get a remote server engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level server engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and make decisions without anyone nearby to ask. The kinds of companies most likely to hire entry-level remote server engineers are small startups and managed service providers with lean teams. Building a home lab, earning vendor certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or AWS Solutions Architect, and contributing to open-source infrastructure projects can substitute for direct job experience and show you can self-direct.
Do you need a degree for remote server engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated infrastructure skills than a formal credential. What opens the door is verified hands-on ability: certifications in Linux, cloud platforms, or networking, plus documented project work or prior employment showing you've built and maintained real server environments. A degree in computer science or a related field helps at larger enterprise employers, but remote-first companies and startups consistently hire capable engineers without one.
Which industries hire the most remote server engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote server engineers are Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams managing infrastructure across multiple regions, making remote server engineers a natural fit for their operating model.
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