Backend Engineer (Golang)

Rushdown Studios • Saratoga Springs, NY

2d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rushdown Studios is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join us in support of our partner studio! In this role, you’ll work to build out game backends and encounter a variety of unique technical challenges. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated and demonstrated team player with the ability to juggle and jump between different tasks as necessary. Game development experience is preferred due to the nature of this project, but it’s not mandatory; we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements listed below! For this role, we are only able to consider candidates willing to work from our office in Saratoga Springs, NY on a hybrid basis (e.g., Tuesday-Thursday). This is not a fully remote position and, in this case, Rushdown is not able to offer relocation assistance to successful candidates located outside of a reasonable commuting distance. Please note that this is not a gameplay engineering role.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of professional experience using Go to write high-performance applications.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience with C++.
• Ability to dive into a game engine to complete a task.
• Proficiency with scalable non-relational database solutions (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).
• Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first — before even your own code and ego.
• Ability to comfortably navigate and integrate with one or more cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with game server scaling and orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, Amazon SQS).
• Experience with PlayFab, Epic Online Services, or other popular backend game services.
• Experience integrating Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo APIs or adhering to their Technical Requirements Checklists (TRCs).

Responsibilities

• Prototype and build cloud-based microservices in the backend.
• Develop new services and author software design documents.
• General support for live features and releases.
• Work closely with our partners and take / provide technical feedback.
• Contribute to a healthy technical culture that encourages engineers to learn and grow.
• Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize for a smoother player experience.

Benefits

• Compensation: $90,000-115,000/year. Please note that final base pay will ultimately depend upon a combination of factors, including your prior experience, general qualifications, and broader skill set.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed