Sr. Software Engineer (Backend)

Makers Fund; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gaming studio that is redefining the Roblox experience! As a Software Engineer, you will create backend services that power games enjoyed by millions. Collaborate with a talented team to innovate and enhance user experiences. This remote-first company offers competitive compensation, flexible PTO, and a vibrant work culture. If you are passionate about gaming and technology, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the gaming world!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Retirement benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible PTO

Remote First

Professional Development

In-person get-togethers

Virtual company-wide game events

Robux allowances

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Prior development experience with Golang and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and maintain existing APIs and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to define and develop in-game features.

Skills

Golang

Docker

AWS (Lambda, S3, ECS, EC2, Fargate)

Node.js

VueJS

NextJS

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Ownership mentality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Voldex is a leading gaming studio with a focus on the Roblox gaming space. We are home to several of Roblox's top games, including Brookhaven, Driving Empire and NFL Universe Football. With over 145 million monthly active players across our games, we are the #1 developer by audience size. Founded in 2015, we have since grown to 70 full-time remote team members across the globe.

Voldex is proud to be partnered with and backed by reputable investment firms including The Raine Group, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Makers Fund.

About the Role:

Voldex is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to build backend services for our library of live service games. Your work will impact the fun of millions of users (over 140 million MAU!)!

As an engineer at Voldex, you will have the opportunity to partner closely with our highly-skilled team of engineers, product managers, artists, game designers, and more.

What You'll Do:

• Make new backend services and maintain existing APIs and infrastructure

• Work with a team experienced with building cloud infrastructure serving millions of daily users

• Contribute to the development of new in-game features, web services and bug fixes

• Write clear, clean, and efficient code

• Collaborate with other disciplines (production, design, etc) to define and develop in-game features for current and upcoming titles

What You Bring to the Team:

• 3+ years professional software development experience

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science or related field

• Prior development experience with Golang and Docker

• Strong grasp of AWS (Lambda, S3, ECS, EC2, Fargate)

• Familiarity with Node.js, VueJS and NextJS

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Ownership mentality

Bonus Points for:

• Game jams, game modding, and passion projects related to game making

Voldex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status

Permanent Voldex employees enjoy the following benefits:

Competitive compensation - above-market salary + profit sharing + stock options

️ Retirement benefits - company contribution to your retirement plan (401k, RRSP, Pension), depending on country!

???? Medical, dental, and vision benefits - depending on the country, there may be additional benefits (Life, ADD, etc…)

Flexible PTO - vacations + Federal / Bank Holidays

Remote First - we have always been remote and will remain that way including work from home/anywhere

In-person get-togethers, virtual company-wide game events, Robux allowances, and so much more!

Professional Development - Reimburse the costs of courses, materials, and anything to help further their training and growth

Work with awesome people and impact millions of daily players

Want to learn more about Voldex? Read about us here:

• Voldex Acquires Brookhaven, most visited game on Roblox

• Driving Empire & Nascar: Brand Partnership

• Voldex & NFL: Brand Partnership

• Our partners at Andreessen Horowitz share why they've invested in Voldex