Senior Software Engineer, Developer Journey (Gaming)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Developer Journey (Gaming): Delivering high-impact projects that unlock new capabilities for game developers, including APIs, realtime infrastructure, C++ SDKs, and developer portals, with an accent on collaboration and leading projects through their lifecycle. Focus on understanding game developer needs, building elegant and scalable code for millions of users, and cutting through ambiguity with cross-functional teams.

Location: Must be based in the US (San Francisco Bay Area)

Salary: $196,000–$220,500 USD

Company

hirify.global is a multiplatform, multigenerational, and multiplayer platform focused on deepening friendships around games and shared interests.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality projects unlocking new capabilities for game developers across APIs, infrastructure, SDKs, and UI.
• Collaborate with engineers to write, review, and ship elegant, scalable code for millions of users.
• Lead projects through the entire lifecycle, from requirements gathering to building and shipping.
• Work with game developer partners to understand their needs and improve tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and partner managers to resolve ambiguity.
• Continually raise the quality bar of the software developed.

Requirements

• 4-5 years experience as a software engineer.
• Experience with parts of the tech stack: Python, Typescript/React, Elixir, Rust, or C++.
• Strong product and design sense, with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Holistic approach to problem-solving, learning from mistakes and working through obstacles.
• Active use of AI coding tools to accelerate productivity.

Nice to have

• Experience with game development (Unity and/or Unreal).
• Experience with mobile development.
• Experience leveraging cloud platforms (GCP, Amazon, or Azure) for backend infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Engineering culture built on collaboration and trust.
• Opportunity to work on a platform used by over 200 million people monthly.
• Mission-driven focus on deepening friendships around games and shared interests.
• Commitment to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
• Equity and benefits provided in addition to the base salary.