Lead Backend Engineer
Pocket Worlds130,000 - 200,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Entertainment, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in backend development and deployment in a production environment. A thorough understanding of scalable and highly available backend systems is required, along with familiarity with open-source distributed system tech stacks, including scalable databases and caching strategies. Proficiency in Linux or macOS bash CLI tools and Python scripting is necessary, as well as deep knowledge of at least one of Golang, Erlang, or C++, one SQL or NoSQL database, and one distributed message queue system. Candidates must be eager to learn new technologies and able to understand English documentation, with fluency in written English for technical communications and basic spoken English for daily interactions.
Responsibilities
The backend engineer will design and implement large-scale, highly available backend systems that serve thousands to millions of concurrent players. They will embrace modern container and cluster management technology to enhance the backend stack's elasticity and robustness. The engineer will improve and maintain an agile and reliable development environment, monitor backend health, respond to failures, and enhance dev-ops tools for automation and error-proofing.
Skills
Golang
Erlang
C++
SQL
NoSQL
Linux
Python
Bash
Distributed Transactions
Dev-Ops Tools
Scalable Databases
Caching Strategies
Message Queue Systems
Log Extraction
Failure Diagnosis
Performance Bottleneck Identification
thatgamecompany
Develops visually stunning, emotionally engaging games
About thatgamecompany
thatgamecompany develops video games that focus on exploration, beauty, and emotional connection. Their games, such as "Sky: Children of the Light," "Journey," "Flower," and "Flow," are designed to be visually stunning and accessible to a wide audience, including casual gamers and families. The gameplay emphasizes shared experiences and emotional resonance, making them appealing to players looking for more than just entertainment. Unlike many competitors, thatgamecompany prioritizes artistic quality and emotional depth in their games, fostering a collaborative and experimental work environment that encourages innovation. Their goal is to create unique gaming experiences that resonate with players on a deeper level.
Key Metrics
Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$190.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees