Fullstack Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Fullstack Engineer (Gamedev): Develop scalable APIs that handle hundreds of millions of requests daily for Live Ops in the VR game BIG BALLERS VR with an accent on gameplay, core infrastructure, networking, streaming, and AI. Focus on optimizing APIs for low latency and high bandwidth traffic, and enforcing modern security practices.

Location: Remote

Salary: $70,000 - $125,000 per year

Company

DLVR is an ambitious game lab seeking to discover what's possible in the world of VR competitive gaming, committed to designing experiences never before seen in VR.

What you will do

• Lead backend engineering for BIG BALLERS VR using Node, Postgres, Railway, and Cloudflare Workers.
• Implement critical API systems to support gameplay, core infrastructure, networking, streaming, and AI.
• Collaborate with co-founders to create highly scalable, reliable, and useful systems.
• Optimize APIs for low latency and high bandwidth traffic, serving millions of users per day.
• Drive backend hiring and team growth as responsibilities increase.
• Enforce modern security practices and harden our backend.

Requirements

• Experience serving millions of users per day across web or mobile platforms in startups, gaming, or social sectors.
• Commitment to continuous learning, honesty, and teamwork.
• Experience in designing, shipping, and enhancing features to improve user experience.
• Passion for simplifying development for yourself and others.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unity and real-time or streaming applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity, medical, dental, and vision insurance.