Are you a software engineer who enjoys working on complex backend challenges in large-scale systems?
ServerCore team develops and maintains critical core services. We work on code that handles game clusters, manages game realm connectivity, stores player data, manages player inventory and assets, distributes game sessions in the most optimized way, and integrates server with external services. Given the large number of concurrent players, our work is important for ensuring stability, and a smooth gaming experience.
As a cohesive team, we value cooperation and problem-solving. If you're passionate about high-load systems and want to shape the future of a globally connected game, we would love to hear from you!
While our core services are primarily developed in Python, we welcome candidates with strong backend experience in any language and a willingness to adapt
You’ll work on high-performance infrastructure services that support tens of thousands of concurrent players, solving challenges in scalability and efficiency
You’ll be involved in modernizing the technology stack, transitioning from custom solutions to widely adopted industry standards
You’ll join a team with a code review and design review culture that prioritizes engineering excellence and best practices
Server Core Lead
Develop and improve core services that power our game backend
Participate in transition from our custom legacy solutions to a modern, standardized tech stack
Collaborate with teammates on code reviews and design reviews to maintain clean, efficient, and scalable code
Develop technologies to seamlessly integrate core servers and configuration sources with other services
3+ years of hands-on experience in backend/server development with one or more object-oriented programming languages (Java, C#, C++, Python, Kotlin, etc.)
1+ years of experience in distributed systems
Strong foundation in object-oriented design
Strong data structure, logic, and algorithm skills
Basic understanding of system architecture approaches
Confident English communication (written and spoken)
Hybrid (2 days of work from the office)
This role isn't eligible for relocation support
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:
Annual leave of 20 working days (additional days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 25 days)
Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits
Premium Private Health Insurance
Career development and education opportunities within the company
English clubs and platform for learning languages
Mental well-being program (iFeel)
Commuting allowance
Company events
FitPass membership
Discounts for employees
Personal Gaming Account
Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
Seniority Awards
Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
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