Senior Software Engineer - Golang - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer at thatgamecompany, you will develop and scale backend services for Sky: Children of the Light, ensuring a reliable and low latency experience for players.

In Short

• Create and maintain high volume Golang services
• Work with designers on new gameplay systems
• Deploy microservices to live environments
• Monitor and diagnose live environment issues
• Guide future backend technology and architecture
• Review Pull Requests with actionable feedback

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in backend for MMO or high-volume web services
• Fluency in Golang
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Comfortable deploying containerized services
• Familiarity with microservice and monolith architectures
• Expert git user
• Experience with unit, stress, and integration tests
• Proficient in debugging network environments

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Pet Insurance
• Compassionate leave
• Pre-tax wellness and work from home stipends
• 401K program with company match
• Mental health resources
• Discount portal for goods and services
• Diversity initiatives
• Support for professional development