Senior Backend Services Engineer

Wildlight Entertainment is a brand-new, fully-funded entertainment studio comprised of talented creators from some of the biggest IPs in gaming, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall. We are driven by our deep passion for making AAA games that leave a lasting impact on the world, and we match that drive with a commitment to quality in every aspect of our work. We foster a positive, supportive work environment built on mutual trust and open communication, where everyone has a voice and is treated with respect. With a bias for action and a belief in each other, we’re betting on ourselves to deliver truly unforgettable gaming experiences.

We're a remote-first company, but we believe people should be able to work where they can be most productive. Currently, we can employ in the United States and Canada. We also have offices in Los Angeles and Seattle for those interested in hybrid or full-time office work.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Services Engineer to help us deliver a world-class player experience. If you're driven by the challenge of architecting robust and scalable backend systems that power immersive player experiences while working with other tenured and dedicated developers, then this opportunity could be for you. As a Backend Services Engineer, you’ll build and own the systems that power our games, ensuring their reliability and scalability. You will drive the development of major backend features alongside a motivated and collaborative team. As part of our engineering team, you will contribute to a culture of collaborative problem-solving, technical excellence, and continuous education and improvement.Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other teams to design and build game-specific backend features.
• Partner with client-side game engineers to integrate our backend services into the game.
• Develop tools to manage and deploy services and game content.
• Build tools to monitor and stress test our backend services.
• Build and deliver service products end-to-end.
• Participate in discussions and design sessions to contribute to the game's overall backend systems architecture.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers and vendors to integrate their services into the game's backend infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a backend software engineer.
• Experience building social multiplayer features for games.
• Strong knowledge of how to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable distributed systems.
• Strong programming and debugging skills in at least one language commonly used for backend service development (C#, Go, Java, etc.)

Nice to Haves

• Proficiency with integrating services into game client code. Bonus points for Unreal Engine experience.
• Experience integrating with first-party platforms such as Xbox Live, PSN, and Steam.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools and practices (e.g., Terraform or Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud/containerization/virtualization tools.

Compensation:We believe that a team that builds together wins together. Because of that, our compensation packages consist of competitive industry standard base salaries and an annual bonus. For this specific role, the base salary range is $170,000 to $220,000, with the final salary offered dependent on job-related skills, knowledge, experience, and internal equity.Benefits: We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment with a no-crunch culture and an unlimited PTO policy so people can take the time when they need and want it Additionally, we offer comprehensive healthcare, dental & vision coverage for you and your family and paid parental leave.

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