Staff Engineer (Backend) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer (Backend) (Gamedev): Hands-on R&D and implementation, actively writing code and building Proof of Concepts to drive them to a production-ready state. Focus on solving complex engineering challenges and establishing architectural standards to ensure long-term maintainability.

Location: Paphos / Tbilisi / Remote

Company

hirify.global unites creative professionals who have great effort to develop a top-quality project for gaming consoles.

What you will do

• Actively write code and conduct R&D to drive ideas from Proof of Concept to production.
• Take ownership of complex engineering challenges, investigating root causes and resolving critical issues.
• Develop and maintain technical architecture to accelerate production and increase delivery speed.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards to reduce technical debt.
• Lead the exploration of new technologies and integrate modern solutions into the stack.
• Act as a technical mentor, assisting in resolving incidents and conducting code reviews.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in the Game Industry.
• Proven experience in both Backend development and Client-side/Gameplay development.
• Expert-level knowledge of at least one of the following: Golang, Python, or Node.js.
• Commercial experience with game engines (Unity or Unreal Engine).
• Proven experience in developing Web services, REST/GraphQL APIs, and User Account/Dashboard systems.
• Deep understanding of Cloud Providers (GCP preferred, AWS acceptable) and Kubernetes (k8s).

Culture & Benefits

• Medical insurance and social benefits.
• Remote work.
• Online English classes.
• Sports compensation.
• Co-working compensation.