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Staff Backend Engineer - Platform - Remote Eligible

Design a mature, scalable, and reliable set of services to tie together the game engine, audio/video systems, and virtual spaces.
Remote
Senior
$187,850 - 237,575 USD / year
4 months ago

✨ About The Role

- Design and implement complex systems for a virtual office platform that combines live video chat, multiplayer game, and modern web app functionalities - Performance tune the game service to support thousands of users per space - Build and secure a web socket API for enhancing the platform with custom game logic - Improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of the video system through better architecture and monitoring - Collaborate with the team to build a plugin system that allows users to create and use community add-ons

⚡ Requirements

- Experienced backend engineer with a strong background in distributed systems fundamentals and at least 5 years of experience shipping systems at scale - Proficient in Typescript and NodeJS with a keen eye for well-designed software and code - Self-motivated individual who can take ownership of complex problems and drive solutions independently - Excellent communicator with leadership abilities and a track record of working on challenging projects - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment balancing quality and speed of delivery
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Staff Backend Engineer - Platform - Remote Eligible
Remote
$187,850 - 237,575 USD / year
Engineering
About Gather
Building a better way to meet online.