Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Role details

ABOUT THE ROLE Join the engineering team at a consumer gaming company and take ownership of backend systems that support the product and its growth. You will build features for players, solve complex data-driven challenges, and help the team improve how it ships software. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and launch consumer-facing backend features that support measurable business goals. - Develop data-driven systems for challenges such as matchmaking and fraud prevention. - Improve engineering processes, including CI/CD pipelines and experimentation platforms, so the team can deliver effectively as it grows. - Take projects from problem definition through delivery, working with limited direction and seeking opportunities to expand your impact. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Five to eight years of backend software engineering experience. - Proficiency in Go, or the ability and motivation to ramp up quickly; experience with Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform is relevant. - Experience owning and shipping consumer-facing backend features with measurable impact. - Background in a fast-growing startup or an engineering environment with a high bar, and comfort working with autonomy. - Experience with data-driven products or systems, such as matchmaking, fraud prevention, or recommendation engines. - A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary is $200,000 to $400,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.