Backend Engineer
Core
Design and build high-scale backend features for a global mobile gaming platform, managing millions of daily tournaments and in-game economies.
Role type
Senior IC backend engineer (gaming platform)
Builds
High-scale backend systems for player engagement, store, collectibles, ranking, social layers, and in-game economy
Domain
Mobile gaming, B2C platforms, distributed systems
Required skills
Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, Kubernetes, Redis, MySQL, API design, caching strategies, distributed systems architecture, AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot)
Preferred skills
Mobile gaming industry experience, A/B testing, SQL analytics (Snowflake), cutting-edge technology adoption
Technologies
AWS, Kubernetes, Node.js, TypeScript, Redis, MySQL, Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot
Responsibilities
Build and own high-scale backend platforms for millions of users; Lead solutions end-to-end from design to production; Own systems in production with actionable alerts; Integrate AI coding agents into daily development workflow; Evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks (via careerplan.io/jobs/46-00B-16-373-backend-engineer-at-papaya)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
