TL;DR

Lead Server Engineer (Data): Lead a team to develop core backend systems and features powering large-scale, real-time mobile game experiences with an accent on data processing pipelines and distributed systems. Focus on designing and optimizing high-performance Java services, handling real-time interaction, and ensuring compliance with Chinese data regulations.

Location: Onsite in Shanghai, China

Company

%hirify_global% is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company known for award-winning mobile games and a proprietary technology platform supporting diverse game experiences worldwide.

What you will do

Lead a team of engineers building backend systems for large-scale, real-time mobile games.
Develop and optimize production-grade Java services with a focus on performance tuning.
Build and enhance large-scale data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and OLAP technologies.
Address complex technical challenges involving real-time interaction and persistent shared worlds.
Collaborate with legal teams to ensure data compliance with Chinese regulations.

Requirements

Must be located in Shanghai, China and work onsite (5 days a week)
Proficiency in Java and experience building production-grade backend services
Hands-on experience with Apache Spark and major OLAP technologies (ClickHouse, StarRocks, MaxCompute, Presto)
Strong knowledge of performance tuning and modern development best practices
Familiarity with Chinese data compliance regulations and ability to work with legal teams

Nice to have

Experience with columnar database internals
Knowledge of Apache Beam, Kubernetes, and Airflow

Culture & Benefits

Diverse and supportive work environment
Equal employment opportunities
Commitment to respect and inclusion