Software Engineer, Backend

FIRY; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillz, Bengaluru-based, seeks experienced backend engineers proficient in Golang and/or Java to build low-latency real-time services for a gaming platform. You will design scalable APIs, optimize performance, and own components end-to-end.

This role requires strong CS fundamentals, cloud experience (AWS/GCP), and Kubernetes expertise. You will work in-office three days a week in Bengaluru as part of a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional work experience in Golang (GO) and/or Java.
• Solid experience with distributed systems, caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached), and relational databases.
• Experience building low-latency, high-performance applications in real-time systems.
• Proficient in working with cloud providers such as AWS or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services in Go or Java for a real-time, low-latency gaming platform.
• Design and optimize distributed systems to meet SLAs and KPI targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable services.
• Communicate effectively project-wide from engineers to managers.

Skills

Golang

Java

Distributed systems

Go/Java

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Redis

Memcached

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Relational databases

Job description

About the job

If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career!

Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.

At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft,EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte,EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move!

Key Competencies

• Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages such as Golang OR Java

• Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, algorithm design, data structures, problem solving, and complexity analysis.

• Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, caching, and relational databases.

• Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally - software engineers to managers of managers and cross-functional teams and across variety of formats - technical design, external facing presentations.

• Sets the bar for Operational excellence and drives improvements in customer SLAs and system KPIs.

Experience

• 2+ years of professional work experience in Golang (GO) and/or Java

• Solid experience with distributed systems, caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached), and relational databases.

• Experience building low-latency, high-performance applications in real-time systems.

• Experience in the gaming industry is preferred, but we also welcome those with a passion for working on services that power games.

• Proficient in working with cloud providers such as AWS or GCP

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or similar container technologies.

• Able to work in-office 3 days a week in Bangalore, India

• Strong experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, caching mechanisms, and relational databases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a technical field of study, or equivalent industry experience

Location: Table Space Towers, 4th Cross Rd, Kaveri Nagar, Krishnarajapuram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048

Why Skillz?

• Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world.

• Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies,CNBC’s Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times’ Best Places to Work, Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.

• Development Opportunities: We hold our employees to high standards while providing them with professional growth opportunities. We operate like a startup, and encourage all of our employees to collaborate and voice feedback about our product and ways we can improve as a business. We believe in never settling, and that also pertains to your growth.

Join Skillz and Let’s Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!

Together, we’ll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. We look forward to having you on board!

Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance_._

Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance_._