Senior Backend Engineer
SleeperSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
$130,000 – $200,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Virtual Worlds, Startup TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least 10 years of experience in backend development and infrastructure management, with a minimum of 4 years in a senior role, demonstrating extensive experience managing infrastructure at scale and delivering stability and performance. They should have experience with direct ownership of service orchestration, including documentation, support, deployment, observability, and CI/CD pipelining, and be proficient in Kubernetes, particularly within AWS. Furthermore, they require experience supporting mission-critical applications at scale and possessing expertise in programming Python.
Responsibilities
The Lead Backend Engineer will be responsible for leading a small team, taking ownership of significant responsibilities, and driving the development and operation of our backend systems, including managing infrastructure, overseeing deployments, and ensuring the stability and performance of our services. They will contribute to the ongoing evolution of our technical stack, including upgrades to support global growth, enhance cloud-native tools, and implement ML-driven recommendations and search engines. Additionally, they will play a key role in game server hosting for User Generated Content and AI-powered content generation, while also documenting and supporting the overall system architecture.
Skills
AWS
Kubernetes
MongoDB
Terraform
Helm
Python
Infrastructure Management
Backend Development
Cloud Infrastructure
CI/CD
Service Orchestration
Leadership
Pocket Worlds
Platform for creating and sharing virtual worlds
About Pocket Worlds
Pocket Worlds creates immersive virtual experiences through its platform, Highrise, where users can build, share, and monetize their own virtual worlds. The platform allows users to explore and interact within environments created by other users, making it accessible for digital creators, gamers, and social enthusiasts. Users can design and sell virtual items and experiences, earning revenue while Pocket Worlds takes a percentage of these transactions. The company differentiates itself by fostering a community-driven environment that emphasizes creativity and connection, encouraging users to express themselves without needing advanced technical skills. The goal of Pocket Worlds is to enhance the way people create and connect in the digital space, providing a unique blend of social interaction and creative freedom.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$9.7MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees