Senior Software Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Game Development): Building and optimizing high-load backend and in-game client services for VALORANT's core competitive experience with an accent on game features, backend scalability, and player matching/ranking systems. Focus on designing, implementing, and deploying scalable global solutions that exceed player expectations.

Location: Onsite in Los Angeles, USA or Mercer Island, USA

Salary: $161,500.00 – $227,000.00 USD

Company

hirify.global develops VALORANT, a character-based tactical shooter, focusing on creating games and experiences that put players first.

What you will do

• Design, build, and deliver in-game client features while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Architect, build, and maintain large-scale backend services supporting millions of players globally.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features from in-game implementation through backend service integration.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and long-term sustainability of key VALORANT architecture components.
• Build, operate, and support live game services, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Mentor and elevate junior engineers by providing technical guidance and constructive feedback.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• 2+ years professional experience building distributed systems at scale.
• Experience working in the games industry or on gaming personal projects.
• Familiarity working in an agile environment.
• Expertise with C++, Golang, or similar language(s).

Nice to have

• Professional experience working with cloud computing and cloud technologies.
• Professional experience building large-scale backend systems or game services.
• Professional experience building player- or user-facing frontend experiences (e.g. web, mobile, game).
• Experience working on competitive multiplayer features.
• Experience with Unreal Engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.
• Focus on player empathy and collaborative teams.