Software Engineer, Backend

Role Overview

Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform, to build and develop impactful services that revolutionize the gaming industry. We are looking for a backend professional to help power real-money activity and social competition for millions of players worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance services using Golang or Java.
• Design and maintain distributed, multi-tiered systems.
• Drive operational excellence by improving customer SLAs and system KPIs.
• Articulate technical challenges and solutions to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Build low-latency, real-time applications.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in Golang or Java.
• Strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, including object-oriented design and algorithm design.
• Experience with distributed systems, caching, and relational databases.
• Proficiency with cloud providers like AWS or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or container technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Ability to work in-office 3 days a week in Bangalore, India.

Skills

• Golang
• Java
• AWS
• Kubernetes
• Redis

Benefits

• Culture of Impact: Work in a high-growth environment driven by innovation.
• Development Opportunities: Professional growth in a startup-like atmosphere.
• Recognized Success: Join an award-winning, fast-growing global company.