TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Game Development): Developing and maintaining scalable distributed systems and backend services for %hirify_global%'s Creator Services platform with an accent on native C++ and C# code, networking, and systems programming. Focus on building solutions that support millions of concurrent players, live game operations, and cross-platform functionality.

Location: Hybrid onsite in San Mateo, CA, United States (onsite Tuesday to Thursday, optional Monday and Friday)

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading platform for immersive 3D digital experiences created by a global community of developers and creators, focused on connecting a billion people worldwide.

What you will do

Develop new products and features enabling creators to build complex experiences at massive scale.
Support core systems managing player movement between game servers and inter-server communication.
Improve platform performance impacting key company metrics like loading times.
Build cross-platform solutions for mobile clients, cloud servers, and data pipelines.
Own projects through their full lifecycle from development to deployment.

Requirements

Location: Must be able to work onsite in San Mateo, CA, United States.
3+ years experience in C++ with strong knowledge of native code and systems programming.
Experience with distributed systems concepts such as stream processing, leader election, RPC, and retry strategies.
Familiarity with multiple platforms including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Strong responsibility for telemetry, logging, operations, and automated testing.
English: Proficient (B2 or higher) required.

Nice to have

Curiosity and eagerness to stay updated on technology developments in distributed systems.

Culture & Benefits

Equal employment opportunity employer with inclusive policies.
Flexible onsite schedule with optional presence on some days.
Work on cutting-edge technology shaping the future of human interaction.