Our client is a passionate game studio founded in 2015 by industry veterans from companies like EA, Sony and Zynga, and are backed by top partners such as a16z, Bitkraft and Com2Us.
Their culture is centered around a love for playing and creating games, and a drive to constantly experiment and innovate. We work hard to build something we can all be proud of, with the goal of creating a company where people want to spend their entire careers. We're looking for individuals who share our key values:
Talent (You're a subject matter expert and an outstanding individual contributor!)
Attitude (You're a winner, and you're willing to put in the work to make it happen!)
Fearless curiosity (You're not afraid to try new and exciting things so we can create something truly amazing!)
We're excited to be working on our dream game, a revolutionary real-time global PvP battler blending web2 and web3 gameplay (think The Division meets Eve Online, with a few twists) as well as a few other secret projects.
Architect, develop, and own end-to-end features for our first game, our custom service platform, and future games, ensuring robust and scalable solutions
Drive the design and optimization of high-performance backend services to support large-scale, real-time gameplay
Build tools and systems to enhance development efficiency and support live-ops for our platforms
Collaborate effectively with designers, client engineers, and production teams to align backend systems with gameplay objectives
Implement advanced security practices and innovative techniques to protect user data and prevent cheating or abuse
Identify and resolve scalability challenges, proactively devising and implementing solutions
Communicate technical concepts clearly, acting as a key contributor and “do-er” across cross-functional teams
WHO YOU ARE
5+ years of experience building scalable backend services, ideally in gaming or real-time systems
Expert proficiency in GoLang, with a proven ability to architect and deliver production-grade systems
Strong expertise in networking protocols (WebSocket, HTTP/S, REST) and designing efficient, high-performance APIs
Deep knowledge of database design and optimization, spanning relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational (MongoDB, Redis) systems
Proven ability to create tools, lead technical initiatives, and mentor teams in a fast-paced environment
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and live-ops for large-scale gaming platforms
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, “do-er” mindset with a passion for gaming
BONUS POINTS
Experience working on a small, fast-paced team
Participation in open-source blockchain initiatives is a huge plus
Experience with Agile/Scrum development
A willingness to roll up your sleeves and go above and beyond to create something truly special
A sense of humor (we love dad jokes!)