Senior Game Services Engineering Lead (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Game Services Engineering Lead (Gamedev): Design and build core services that take the game from prototype to production with an accent on gathering requirements to implementation and scaling. Focus on solving complex, non-deterministic problems with simple, pragmatic solutions.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $217,000 - $325,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is creating games that bond players together into deeply invested communities.

What you will do

• Build and maintain production-quality backend game services.
• Directly manage and lead several engineers, providing support, technical mentorship, constructive feedback, and career development coaching.
• Collaborate daily with a cross-disciplinary team to design and build the services-driven features for the game (including sessions, matchmaking, and progression).
• Write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation and email communication, with the ability to summarize complex topics and achieve alignment across multiple teams.
• Calmly deal with production incidents, participating in an on-call rotation after launch.

Requirements

• Production experience designing and building backend game services.
• Ability to communicate with customers of different technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals.
• Experience leading (direct management, mentoring, or guiding) engineers.
• Ability to diagnose complex system failures using logging and metrics.
• Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in Rust.
• Embrace a “we” culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator.

Nice to have

• Experience with “games as a service” online game development.
• Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in C++.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Git, and Linux (including shell scripting and system configuration).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible role that can be remote.
• Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program.
• Employee discounts for Sony products.
• Eligible for a bonus package.