Scopely

Staff Software Engineer

Scopely$200K — $260K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
  • 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or similar role
  • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming
  • Experience with database design and querying for SQL or NoSQL
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, and develop AR technology software
  • Build scalable server and networking systems for game developers
  • Create components for a platform to enhance gaming experiences
  • Conduct load testing and write unit tests to ensure system reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute on a creative vision
  • Lead or supervise junior team members in engineering tasks
  • Develop long-term technical strategies aligned with business goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k)
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid holidays and Scopely free days
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Eligibility for equity and bonuses
Full Job Description
Staff Software Engineer (Scopely Explore, Inc.; fka Niantic, Inc., San Francisco, California): Research, design,
and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs to build AR technology. Build and
design reliable, high-throughput, low latency and scalable server and networking systems that support Niantic's
developers and products. Build key components of the platform that developers can incorporate to create rich
experiences in their games. Perform load testing, participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct
troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems. Work with a team of engineers, designers, game designers,
and producers to execute on a creative vision and deliver robust, efficient, and modular back-end systems and
services. Work with external partners to architect and integrate multiple sophisticated systems together in a
collaborative way. Develop, adapt, and execute long-term technical strategy to achieve key business
objectives. Drive a culture of experimentation and improvement when it comes to tools, technology, and
process in engineering. Collaborate within engineering leadership and cross functional partners in Business,
Art & Design, Production and Marketing to develop and deliver on technology to improve Niantic's products.
May lead or supervise junior team member. Telecommuting within the US permitted pursuant to company
policy.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, Software Engineering, or related quantitative field. Three (3) years in job offered as a Software
Engineer, Software Developer or a related occupation.
Must possess any academic training and/or experience in each of the following: Object oriented programming
languages; Data structures; Algorithms; Software system architecture; Database design, querying, indexing for
SOL or NoSQL databases; Web frameworks; Cloud platforms (AWS or GCP). Partial telecommuting permitted.
Salary: 200,000 to $260,000 per year

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For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range

$200,000-$260,000 USD

About Scopely

Scopely, Inc is an interactive entertainment company and mobile-first video game developer and publisher. The company is headquartered in Culver City, California, with offices in Barcelona, Spain; Boulder, Colorado; Dublin, Ireland; London, England; Seoul, Korea; Seville, Spain; Shanghai, China; and Tokyo, Japan. Scopely has both internal game development studios as well as partners with external development studios to create free-to-play games. Scopely also partners with intellectual property holders to create video games based on popular entertainment brands.
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