Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Prototype and build cloud-based microservices in the backend
• Develop new services and author software design documents
• Provide general support for live features and releases
• Work closely with partners and provide technical feedback
• Contribute to a healthy technical culture
• Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize player experience

Requirements

• 3 years of professional experience using Go for high-performance applications
• 1 year of professional experience with C++
• Ability to dive into a game engine to complete tasks
• Proficiency with scalable non-relational databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
• Ability to navigate and integrate with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proactive communication and team collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with game server scaling and orchestration frameworks
• Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Amazon SQS)
• Experience with PlayFab, Epic Online Services, or other backend game services
• Experience integrating Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo APIs

Benefits

• Compensation: $100,000-$140,000/year
• 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

About the Company

Rushdown Studios is a co-dev game studio founded by industry veterans. We focus on solving difficult problems for multiplayer games, bringing experience from titles like PUBG, League of Legends, and Rocket League.