Backend Software Engineer

Onyx Games LLC • New York, NY

23d • $170,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking to add a key engineering hire to our very lean team. We are looking for someone who’s excited to work directly with the founding team to build, own, and scale the core product. As a Software Engineer, you’ll have end-to-end responsibility across the stack, significant product input, and the opportunity to shape both the technical architecture and company from day one.

Requirements

• Computer Science degree from a top university
• Strong backend skill set: Node, Typescript
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks for web and mobile (React and React Native)
• 3–6+ years of experience as a software engineer

Nice To Haves

• A background developing low-latency systems or performance sensitive applications is a plus
• Thrive in startup environments — you’re entrepreneurial, resourceful, and get energy from building things that users love
• A background or interest in sports, trading, predictions, or crypto is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own projects from inception to production, including architecture decisions, implementation, and observability
• Collaborate directly with cross business functions and leadership on product direction, roadmap, and prioritization

Benefits

• Very competitive compensation bands with regular growth in payscales
• Robust health, dental, and vision plans, covering 100% of health, dental, and vision premiums
• Meaningful equity
• HSA account with significant company contributions
• Free in office lunch daily

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level