
Backend Engineer
Rushdown Studios
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Saratoga Springs • California • Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $135,000 per year
About the role
- Prototype and build online game features and concepts in the backend.
- Develop new services and author software design documents.
- General support for live features and releases.
- Work closely with our partners and take / provide technical feedback.
- Contribute to a healthy technical culture that encourages engineers to learn and grow.
- Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize for a smoother player experience.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of professional experience using C#/.NET, Golang, Rust, Java, or Kotlin.
- Ability to dive into Unreal, Unity, or another game engine to complete a task.
- Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first — before even your own code and ego.
- Ability to comfortably navigate and integrate with one or more cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team.
Benefits
- 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Annual Video Game Budget
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
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Hard Skills & Tools
C#.NETGolangRustJavaKotlinUnreal EngineUnitycloud servicessoftware design
Soft Skills
proactive communicationteam collaborationtechnical feedbackplayer experience focusproblem-solvinglearning and growthiterationoptimization