Backend Software Engineer

Gametime United

81d • $124,397 - $146,349

About The Position

Engineering at Gametime involves being a key contributor to the Engineering team responsible for building and maintaining the client-side applications and backend systems that power the Gametime experience for millions of users. The company fosters a culture grounded in testing, code reviews, observability, experimentation, and operational excellence. Gametime values collaboration, inclusivity, and diverse perspectives, creating an environment where people love to build together. The company is also investing deeply in the future of AI, encouraging engineers to explore and adopt AI capabilities in their development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years in software engineering, preferably with backend systems.
• Hands-on experience building backend systems using Golang or other backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, Ruby, etc).
• Understanding of distributed systems principles, REST APIs, and backend application architecture.
• Ability to work with internal and third-party APIs reliably and securely.
• Exposure to AWS, GCP, or other cloud platforms is a plus.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL technologies (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn through collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.
• Interest or experience using AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar to enhance engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Golang microservices that support inventory ingestion, ordering and fulfillment, and third-party integrations.
• Contribute to the design and development of backend features with guidance from senior team members.
• Write well-tested, maintainable, and observable code.
• Support and improve internal and external APIs that power the Gametime platform.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data teams to deliver technical solutions aligned with user and business goals.
• Participate in team rituals including code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
• Learn and apply best practices in backend development, CI/CD, and system reliability.
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion, technical curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Explore ways to integrate AI-powered tools into backend workflows and development practices.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Competitive salary & equity package
• Monthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Diverse Family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs
• Company off-sites and meet-ups
• Wellness programs
• Tenure recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees