Our RoleRushdown Studios is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join us in support of our partner studio! In this role, you'll work to build out game backends and encounter a variety of unique technical challenges.
Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated and demonstrated team player with the ability to juggle and jump between different tasks as necessary. Game development experience is preferred due to the nature of this project, but it's not mandatory; we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements listed below!
Work Location: Rushdown Studios is based in Saratoga Springs, NY and we have a strong preference for local candidates willing to work from our office on a hybrid basis (i.e., Tuesday-Thursday) or fully remote candidates in the Eastern United States. However, we're always open to expanding our list of remote-eligible states for the right candidate, as well.
Disclaimer: Please note that this is not a gameplay engineering role.
Responsibilities- Prototype and build cloud-based microservices in the backend.
- Develop new services and author software design documents.
- General support for live features and releases.
- Work closely with our partners and take / provide technical feedback.
- Contribute to a healthy technical culture that encourages engineers to learn and grow.
- Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize for a smoother player experience.
Requirements- Three (3) years of professional experience using Go to write high-performance applications.
- At least one (1) year of professional experience with C++.
- Ability to dive into a game engine to complete a task.
- Proficiency with scalable non-relational database solutions (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).
- Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first - before even your own code and ego.
- Ability to comfortably navigate and integrate with one or more cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team.
Nice-to-Haves- Familiarity with game server scaling and orchestration frameworks.
- Experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, Amazon SQS).
- Experience with PlayFab, Epic Online Services, or other popular backend game services.
- Experience integrating Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo APIs or adhering to their Technical Requirements Checklists (TRCs).
Benefits:- Compensation: $100,000-140,000/year. Please note that final base pay will ultimately depend upon a combination of factors, including your prior experience, general qualifications, and broader skill set.
- 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Annual Video Game Budget
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
