Lead Backend Engineer
Core
Lead a backend engineering team while hands-on developing and architecting scalable systems for a multiplayer fantasy adventure game.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Backend Engineer (Games)
Builds
Backend services, infrastructure, and critical-path systems for a live-service multiplayer game
Domain
Gaming / Live-service backend
Required skills
Kotlin, Java, Kubernetes, Terraform, load-testing, software architecture, incident response, team management
Preferred skills
Live-service game launch experience, independent studio experience
Technologies
Kotlin, Java, Kubernetes, Grafana, Terraform
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor backend engineers, review pull requests, own backend architecture evolution, ensure system reliability and cost efficiency, partner with design and production on feature scoping
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
