Join us in shaping the backbone of a global multiplayer experience. As a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer, you'll play a central role in evolving the infrastructure behind a live, real-time game used by millions. Our systems must remain stable, responsive, and adaptable as player demands shift rapidly.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and deploy scalable microservices that support massive concurrent player loads, with a focus on resilience and uptime.
- Monitor system performance and respond swiftly to incidents, ensuring a seamless experience across regions.
- Strengthen code quality through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and clear technical documentation.
- Collaborate across distributed Gameplay, Engine, and Operations teams to align backend capabilities with live content needs.
- Design systems that are both flexible and maintainable, capable of adapting to frequent changes in gameplay and performance requirements.
- Balance delivery speed with long-term system health, making thoughtful tradeoffs in a fast-moving environment.
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of backend development experience, ideally with large-scale distributed systems or online games.
- Proficiency in functional languages like Elixir or Erlang, and multi-paradigm languages such as Go.
- Deep understanding of distributed computing tradeoffs, including caching, availability, and data consistency.
- Hands-on experience with Linux, containerized environments, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows.
- Strong commitment to automated testing—unit, integration, and stress testing—to improve system reliability.
- Insight into networking strategies, deployment automation, security, and data monitoring at scale.
Nice-to-Have
- Personal projects in game development, networking tools, or engine-level programming.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker for orchestration and deployment.
- Familiarity with low-level network optimization techniques like delta compression and bit-packing.
- Knowledge of C++ for performance-critical systems, especially in game contexts.
- Background with both relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
Our Environment
We value shared knowledge and collective ownership—no one person should be irreplaceable. You’ll work in a culture that prioritizes collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning. Initiatives like Grow Together support diversity, while professional development is actively encouraged.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents—effective Day One
- Paid time off, holidays, and a two-week winter break
- Compassionate leave and pet insurance
- Pre-tax stipends for wellness and remote work setups
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Mental health support via Headspace and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts portal and inclusive workplace programs
Compensation
Annual salary range: $125,000 to $220,000 USD. Additional discretionary bonus and 401K match available.
Work Mode
Full remote flexibility within the U.S. and Canada. We support a distributed team model with a focus on sustainable, inclusive work practices.
