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
Video Games, Software Development, EntertainmentIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, along with a minimum of four years of backend engineering experience. They should have experience solving distributed systems challenges, demonstrating the ability to assess, design, and implement scalable solutions, and possess expertise in a common programming language, preferably C# or Go. Furthermore, candidates should be able to serve as a component owner for software with a large user base, focusing on maintainability and high reliability, and demonstrate familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS.
Responsibilities
The Lead Backend Engineer will work closely with other engineers to implement support for new and improved game features and systems, build backend services, deploy them to Kubernetes, and monitor the results. They will also scale services to support millions of concurrent players, and have the opportunity to work on various aspects of the technology stack, infrastructure, and backend services.
Skills
C#
Go
Distributed Systems
Kubernetes
Cloud Platforms (AWS)
Automation
Backend Services
Scalability
Monitoring
High Reliability
1047 Games
Develops competitive FPS game with portals
About 1047 Games
1047 Games focuses on the competitive gaming industry with its free-to-play first-person shooter, Splitgate, which combines traditional arena shooter elements with the unique use of portals for strategic gameplay. The game is available on multiple platforms, attracting a diverse player base from casual gamers to serious competitors. Unlike many competitors, 1047 Games generates revenue through optional in-game purchases for cosmetic items, while also utilizing data analytics to enhance player experience and marketing efforts. The company's goal is to provide an engaging FPS experience while effectively monetizing its large player community.
Key Metrics
Zephyr Cove, NevadaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$107MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees