Backend Engineer - Engine (Go/Rust)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer - Engine (Go/Rust): Building and scaling backend services, infrastructure, and data platforms for a high-volume online gaming platform with an accent on distributed systems, microservices, cloud infrastructure, and operational excellence. Focus on designing production systems, optimizing performance at global scale, and evolving architecture across backend, DevOps, and data engineering.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company

Builds the backend gaming platform, infrastructure, and services that enable developers to integrate, launch, and scale online casino games.

What you will do

• Build and scale backend services using Go and Rust.
• Own production systems from design through deployment.
• Design and optimize cloud infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Contribute to data platforms powered by ClickHouse.
• Evolve platform architecture for thousands of games, billions of bets, and global expansion.
• Work across backend, infrastructure, DevOps, and data engineering with significant ownership.

Requirements

• Experience designing and building scalable backend systems, distributed architectures, and microservices.
• Ability to own systems end to end and balance feature delivery with operational excellence.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure or DevOps.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges at scale.
• Interest in modern tooling and AI-assisted software development.

Culture & Benefits

• Lean engineering environment with high ownership and autonomy.
• AI-assisted development practices and ongoing investment in Rust engineering standards.
• Daily catered breakfast, free drinks, snacks, and regular company events.
• Learning and Development platform with more than 9,000 courses.
• Employee Assistance Program, paid volunteer day, and weekly office massages.
• Team activity budgets, social sports, branded merchandise, and event ticket opportunities.