Full Stack Developer

Shockbyte; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game server hosting company in Eindhoven is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to design and build scalable systems for game servers. The role requires expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and SQL, along with a passion for gaming. This hybrid position offers flexibility to work both in-office and remotely, along with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Home Office / Coworking Stipend

Free Game Server Hosting

Flexible Working Hours

Company Merch Packs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong background working across the full stack, building and maintaining both client and server-side applications.
• Solid understanding of database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale systems that power thousands of game servers.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to the development of game server hosting technology.

Skills

Full Stack Development

JavaScript

TypeScript

SQL

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Secure Coding Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NestJS

VueJS

Go

Job description

Have you ever jumped into a Minecraft world, battled in ARK, or built in Rust? Chances are, you’ve already played on a Shockbyte server. With 60+ games supported and hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, we’re one of the largest game server hosting companies on the planet. As we keep scaling fast, we’re looking for talented people to help shape the future of multiplayer gaming - and we want you on our team.

We’re not just building servers - we’re building the future of multiplayer. At Shockbyte, you’ll squad up with a high-performing, tech-heavy team that’s passionate about making game server hosting seamless for players everywhere. We invest in our people and their careers to achieve shared success.

We value people who take ownership, push objectives forward, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you love games, love tech, and want your work to have a real impact on players and game studios worldwide, Shockbyte is the place to make it happen.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who shares our passion for gaming and technology. In this role, you’ll help design, build, and scale the systems that power thousands of game servers worldwide. You’ll work across our stack - including NestJS, VueJS, Go, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and SQL to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions for gamers everywhere.

This is a hybrid position, with at least three days each week in our Eindhoven office at Stadhuisplein.

️ You Are

• ️ Ownership-Driven – You take responsibility, see things through, and never leave problems unsolved.

• Impact-Focused – You push objectives forward with bold actions and make meaningful contributions.

• Growth-Minded – You’re always learning, asking questions, and helping others level up.

• Ego-Free – You welcome feedback, value honesty, and put the team above ego.

• Transparent – You share knowledge openly, make your work visible, and build trust through clarity.

If this sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home at Shockbyte.

Must-Haves

• Frontend & Backend Experience – Strong background working across the full stack, building and maintaining both client and server-side applications.
• JavaScript & TypeScript – Proficiency in modern JavaScript and TypeScript, with experience applying them in production environments.
• SQL Expertise – Solid understanding of database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Problem Solving & Debugging – Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication for collaborating across teams and documenting clearly.
• Independent & Proactive – Able to roadmap work, set priorities, and deliver without constant follow-up.
• Secure Coding Practices – Awareness of security principles and ability to write safe, reliable, and resilient code.
• Product Mindset – Understanding how engineering decisions impact users, business goals, and long-term maintainability.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with NestJS
• Experience with VueJS
• Experience with Go
• Background in the gaming industry, server hosting or a related field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development

Hybrid Work – Flexibility to work from home or the office so you can balance work and life your way.

Flexible Working Hours – Adjust your schedule to fit your lifestyle and peak productivity times.

Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and opportunities to level up your career with us.

Professional Development Budget – Get access to courses, certifications, and conferences to sharpen your skills.

Home Office / Coworking Stipend – We’ll help you create your perfect workspace, wherever you are.

Virtual Team Events – From trivia to escape rooms, plus epic game nights where we squad up together.

Company Merch Packs – Rock custom hoodies, mugs, and stickers designed just for our team.

️ Travel Opportunities – Meet teammates around the world and represent Shockbyte at events.

️ Free Game Server Hosting – Spin up your own servers and play on us.

Esports & Gaming Events – Free tickets to esports tournaments and major gaming events.