[Remote] Junior Full-Stack Engineer at PlayVS

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Esports, Gaming, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 1-3 years of professional software development experience, with internships counting towards this. A working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and comfort with frameworks like React and Node.js are required, along with familiarity with GraphQL and Apollo or a willingness to learn. A proactive self-starter mindset, grit, perseverance, strong communication skills, a growth mindset, and a passion for the company's mission are also essential.

Responsibilities

The Junior Full-Stack Engineer will contribute to building features across the stack, from front-end interfaces with React to back-end services with Node.js. They will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality, user-facing experiences. Responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable, and testable code to improve reliability and performance, troubleshooting and resolving production issues, and continuously learning and improving through experimentation and iteration.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

GraphQL

Apollo

Software Development

Problem Solving

Communication

PlayVS

High school esports competition platform

About PlayVS

PlayVS provides a platform for high school students in the U.S. and Canada to participate in esports competitions, featuring games like League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The platform simplifies scheduling, matchmaking, and record-keeping for teams, and is offered free of charge to schools to promote esports participation and skill development. PlayVS also connects high school esports to collegiate programs, awarding over $1 million in scholarships and partnering with staypluggedin.gg to help students secure financial support for their education. The company's goal is to foster student growth through esports while supporting high schools in building their programs.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$103.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Education, Consumer Goods, GamingIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from platforms like NASEF threatens PlayVS's market share.

Omnic.AI partnership may face challenges if AI feedback doesn't meet expectations.

Madden NFL Youth Championship may struggle if the game loses popularity.

Differentiation

PlayVS offers a free esports platform for high schools, fostering skill development.

The company bridges high school and collegiate esports, offering scholarships and prizes.

PlayVS partners with organizations like NFL and Special Olympics for unique esports events.

Upsides

Partnership with Omnic.AI enhances player development through AI-driven performance insights.

Collaboration with NFL for Madden NFL Youth Championship expands audience and cross-promotion.

Multi-year deal with New Mexico Activities Association boosts platform adoption in schools.

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