Escape Velocity Entertainment ยท 2 days ago
Backend Engineer | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEscape Velocity Entertainment is looking for a Backend Engineer to design, develop, implement, and debug a high performance, reliable and scalable backend infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with developers to integrate backend features in games and providing feedback on task timelines.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Design and coordinate the implementation of a new backend infrastructure that will be high performance, reliable and scalable
Collaborate with other developers to integrate the online backend features in the game
Work with proprietary existing software technology and build innovative technology to fulfil the project's technical requirements
Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks
Provide the other leads with feedback regarding the time allotted to assigned tasks
Qualification
Required
2+ years designing robust, high performance scalable systems, or else solid experience with c++
The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of both backend and game side languages
Experience using Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with cloud technologies, preferably any of the following AWS, Azure and Google cloud
Experience with Unix like operating systems
Commitment to code quality, documentation, and sound testing procedures
Ability to learn and master innovative technologies and code
Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines
Realtime multiplayer peer to peer or client server experience
Shipped one or more game titles
Preferred
Experience developing for game consoles is a plus
Benefits
A generous PTO allowance
Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
Private Mental Health scheme
A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
Discretionary Studio Bonus
Top range tech for your home set up
Other benefits based on your region
Company
Escape Velocity Entertainment
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Urban
Chief Operating Officer
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