Senior Backend Engineer
Pocket Worlds100,000 - 160,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must have over 5 years 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, caching strategies, and dev-ops tools. Proficiency in Linux or macOS bash CLI tools and Python scripting is necessary, as well as deep knowledge of at least one of Go, Erlang, or C++. Candidates should also possess expertise in at least one SQL and one NoSQL database, and one distributed message queue system. Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential, along with the ability to manage production environments on Cloud provider services.
Responsibilities
The Senior Backend Engineer will lead engineering work in their areas of expertise and share knowledge with team members while establishing best engineering practices. They will design and implement large-scale, highly available backend systems aimed at zero downtime and embrace modern container and cluster management technologies. The engineer will improve and maintain a reliable development environment for the backend stack, monitor backend health, respond to failures, and enhance dev-ops tools for automation and error-proofing.
Skills
Go
Erlang
C++
SQL
NoSQL
Linux
bash
Python
Distributed Transactions
Scalable Databases
Caching Strategy
Distributed Systems
DevOps Tools
Message Queues
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