Principal Software Engineer (Backend-Focused Full-Stack)

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal Software Engineer (Backend-Focused Full-Stack)
• Focus: Server-side game systems/APIs with support for front-end features and live-ops

Description

You will architect and develop critical backend gameplay functionality and scalable server-side APIs for high-profile mobile games, with C# and Ruby on Rails at the core. You’ll also support Unity front-end features and participate in live-ops and deployments. The role includes performance optimization, testing, documentation, collaboration, and mentoring in a distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, architect, develop, and maintain gameplay functionality and features (backend and front-end)
• Develop robust, scalable APIs and server-side logic using C# and/or Ruby on Rails
• Design and implement database schemas and manage storage (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Write unit and integration tests; debug thoroughly
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
• Optimize code and memory for high-performance simulations with tight constraints
• Support live-ops and deployments on a rotational basis
• Identify performance bottlenecks across front-end and back-end systems
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and help enforce best practices
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of full-stack development; majority server-side experience
• Expert knowledge of at least one server-side language: C#.NET, Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby on Rails
• Experience with database systems such as PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Proficiency with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue.js, Unity, etc.)
• Expertise with caching frameworks such as Redis or Memcached
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Expertise with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with performance monitoring tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Experience with Agile development methodologies

Benefits

• World-class benefits package (details available via the benefits site)
• Estimated pay range (base) at start of employment:
  • California: $133,900–$183,900 USD/year
  • Ontario: $114,300–$164,300 CAD/year