Skillz
Lead Software Engineer - Platform / Server
Skillz, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide. Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry, providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games. By fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.At Skillz, we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win. We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. That's why we passionately champion game developers and players alike, empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition.Job Description:
As the Lead Software Engineer (Platform / Server) - you'll report to our Associate Director of Engineering - Jianjun Zhou and spearhead the technical vision and strategy for the Platform / Server organization. Your role involves shaping the technical direction for our engineering org, supporting the growth of our core business, and venturing into new exciting domains.Responsibilities:
6+ years of professional work experience in Golang (GO) + Consumer-facing backend experienceProficient in working with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Experience with relational databases (such as MySQL, SQL, Postgres, sharding, RDS, RDBMS, or data modeling)Experience in mentoring engineering teams to foster their career growth and technical skills, whether as a Tech Lead (TL), Software Architect, or hands-on Engineering Manager.Able to work in-office 5 days a week in Las Vegas (relocation assistance available for brand new Vegas HQ)Experience in the Gaming Industry (ideally). Alternatively - experience with Unity and a passion for building services for games.Nice to have: Non-relational databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra), caching (Redis, Memcache), KubernetesBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a technical field of study, or equivalent industry experience.Total Comp: 160K - 450K depending on final level & location.Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!
Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. Join our team and be part of the journey. We look forward to having you on board!Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide. Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry, providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games. By fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.At Skillz, we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win. We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. That's why we passionately champion game developers and players alike, empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition.Job Description:
As the Lead Software Engineer (Platform / Server) - you'll report to our Associate Director of Engineering - Jianjun Zhou and spearhead the technical vision and strategy for the Platform / Server organization. Your role involves shaping the technical direction for our engineering org, supporting the growth of our core business, and venturing into new exciting domains.Responsibilities:
6+ years of professional work experience in Golang (GO) + Consumer-facing backend experienceProficient in working with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.Experience with relational databases (such as MySQL, SQL, Postgres, sharding, RDS, RDBMS, or data modeling)Experience in mentoring engineering teams to foster their career growth and technical skills, whether as a Tech Lead (TL), Software Architect, or hands-on Engineering Manager.Able to work in-office 5 days a week in Las Vegas (relocation assistance available for brand new Vegas HQ)Experience in the Gaming Industry (ideally). Alternatively - experience with Unity and a passion for building services for games.Nice to have: Non-relational databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra), caching (Redis, Memcache), KubernetesBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a technical field of study, or equivalent industry experience.Total Comp: 160K - 450K depending on final level & location.Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!
Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. Join our team and be part of the journey. We look forward to having you on board!Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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