Senior Backend Engineer - China at thatgamecompany

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoErlangC++SQLNoSQLLinuxbashPythonDistributed TransactionsScalable DatabasesCaching StrategyDistributed SystemsDevOps ToolsMessage Queues

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Backend Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Senior Backend Engineer role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite in China.

What technical skills are required for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

Requirements include 5+ years of backend experience, deep knowledge of at least one of Go, Erlang, or C++, one SQL and one NoSQL database, one distributed message queue, scalable systems, Linux ecosystem, and cloud production environments.

What is the company culture like at thatgamecompany for this role?

The company focuses on creating a vibrant community of socially minded players and deepening player interactions, with small, fast-moving, rapidly-growing teams where engineers enjoy taking risks and accomplishing achievements.

What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Backend Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of backend experience, deep expertise in Go/Erlang/C++, databases, message queues, scalable systems, plus passion for games, English fluency, and comfort in small, fast-paced teams managing cloud production environments.

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.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$190.8MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

51-200Employees