Staff Software Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Game Development): Lead development and operation of VALORANT’s global services platform focusing on scalable backend services and cross-team collaboration. Focus on designing technical solutions, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with international teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Location: Onsite in Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global is a leading game developer known for creating player-focused experiences such as VALORANT.

What you will do

• Lead development of VALORANT’s services platform across distributed teams in Sydney and the US.
• Guide technical design, development, and operation ensuring maintainability and scalability.
• Champion technical vision and advocate for players and internal customers.
• Serve as technical lead on projects, designing solutions and reviewing code.
• Mentor engineers and implement engineering standards for high-quality code.
• Troubleshoot live service issues as part of on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based onsite in Sydney, Australia
• Fluent in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese and English
• 6+ years hands-on experience in service development.
• Expertise in C#, Java, Golang, or similar languages.
• Experience building large-scale, high-performance backend systems or game services.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Experience working in agile and distributed environments.
• Experience with cloud computing technologies.
• Experience delivering complex features in live games or products.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and paid parental leave for all carers.
• Flexible work schedules supporting work-life balance.
• Co-op gaming areas and play fund to deepen player knowledge.
• Medical insurance covering employees and dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Donation matching and learning and development opportunities.