ABOUT YOU:We are looking for people that believe in collective code ownership, prioritize writing tests for every story, and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams. Our GG cloud team is growing fast, and we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who's ready to roll up their sleeves and make a real impact. If you're passionate about building reliable, scalable systems, enjoy working closely with engineers, designers, and product managers, and take pride in clean, well-tested code - this could be a great fit for you.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and software product teams to design and deliver best-in-class web experiences for our gamers. The ideal candidate is a strong full-stack cloud engineer with a track record of building scalable architectures, a sharp eye for code quality, and a genuine excitement for the craft of software engineering.
NECESSARY SKILLS:- 5+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering
- Experience building scalable cloud solutions including containerized environments, database design, and distributed systems
- Experience designing and building web back ends and web user interfaces
- Solid understanding of reliability and observability practices - logging, tracing, and monitoring in production environments
- Proficiency leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate delivery and improve code quality
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge and learn from those around you
- Eagerness to continuously grow as an engineer
WITHIN 1 MONTH YOU WILL:- Come up to speed with our tech stack - our web application is written in React and deployed in AWS using containers
- Ship a new feature in our cloud platform
WITHIN 3 MONTHS YOU WILL:- Evaluate the architecture of our cloud platform, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with engineering to plan and execute changes
- Continue to innovate and add features to our web-based experiences for gamers
- Play with and give feedback on unannounced hardware products coming out next year
WITHIN 9 MONTHS YOU WILL:- Proactively own and drive refactoring efforts to maintain a clean, well-tested codebase
- Evaluate new languages, frameworks, and tools and propose when and how to adopt them
- Share knowledge and best practices around code, testing, and documentation quality with teammates
FUN STUFF:We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and an awesome workplace with people who love gaming and technology. Other benefits include:
- 10% time (slack day) policy. Spend 1 day every two weeks learning a new skill, spiking out a new feature, taking a training course, or putting together a Lunch & Learn presentation for your colleagues.
- Continuous education stipend. We are looking for engineers who continually want to learn and grow, and we will support them in their ongoing training.
- Early access to SteelSeries gear such as headsets, keyboards, mice, and controllers. Test out and provide feedback on tons of SteelSeries devices before they hit the street.
- Employee discount on all SteelSeries hardware. We'll provide you with all the hardware you need, but the employee discount is nice for friends and family.
