Full Stack Engineer

Rocket Science Group; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Holidays & Annual Leave

Job summary

Rocket Science Group is seeking a backend engineer to develop scalable, resilient game backend solutions. You will design, implement, and evolve robust technical foundations to support partner games worldwide.

Ideal candidates have experience in software development teams delivering high-performance, scalable platforms, and a passion for games. Hybrid work in Albany, NY is offered with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience developing scalable, platform-based software for games or high-performance services.
• Strong knowledge of modern languages and backend tooling; ability to contribute across the SDLC.
• Proactive problem-solving with excellent collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evolve robust, scalable game backend solutions.
• Collaborate with software teams to deliver high-performance, well-documented products.
• Drive improvements and contribute to a culture of quality and reliability.

Skills

C# / .NET

Golang

Python

Java

Kotlin

Rust

CI/CD

SDLC

Agile

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Job description

Please note that this is a hybrid position based in Albany (New York) with a mixture of in-office (3 days required) and home-based working (optional).

While we welcome all applications, this role does not offer relocation assistance. We encourage applications from candidates who are local to New York State or are able to relocate independently.

Every game is an ecosystem beyond mere gameplay. At Terminal Velocity, part of the Rocket Science Group, our platform and server teams are dedicated to constructing the infrastructure necessary for your game's global rollout through a strong focus on back-end and publishing stacks.

With a wealth of expertise in cutting-edge tools and industry best practices, as well as our longstanding ability to harness the vast array of resources available in any development landscape, we arrive armed with the capabilities to propel your project to success.

About the Role:

In this role, you'll leverage your past experience to develop scalable and resilient solutions for games, ensuring they exceed player quality expectations. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving robust technical solutions that help our partners' games delight players globally.

While prior game development experience is not required, our ideal candidates will have experience working within software development teams to deliver high-performance, highly scalable, and well-documented platform-based products. Additionally, they should have an openness to new challenges, the flexibility to adapt in the moment, and a lasting passion for games.

What We Value:

• Technical skills: we use a core set of Languages and Technology that we are always happy to hear from candidates who have experience and proficiency in one or more of the following:
• Languages - C#, Golang, Java, Python, Kotlin & Rust
• CI/CD - GitHub actions, Jenkins & ArgoCD
• Data - Experience scaling high-volume data platforms and solutions
• AI: A willingness to experiment with and embrace AI to help improve the efficiency and quality of our output
• Agile: Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and an understanding of Agile practices.
• Improvements: Demonstrated history of leaving behind artifacts and leaving something in a better state than when you found it.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges
• Self-motivation: Capacity for self-motivation, the ability to work independently, and a strong work ethic.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

You May Also Have:

• Experience with multiple data storage solutions, including RDBMS and NoSql.
• Experience driving development from ideation to deployment.
• Opinions on the availability, scaling, monitoring, and debugging of discovered problems.
• Eagerness to learn about other technologies and practices to stay current and versatile.

What We Can Offer:

• Hybrid Working Arrangement: As a member of our team, you’ll have the flexibility to work at home and collaborate with your fellow engineers in person!
• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer a variety of benefits including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Annual Leave, Plus 9 Paid Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure
• Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills!
• Professional Development: We offer biannual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries.
• Work-Life Balance: We really believe that home life comes first and we promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: We don’t crunch!
• Office Perks: In addition to everything above, we also provide:
• Weekly Team Lunches (plus Snacks!)
• Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favorite Consoles and Games
• And, most importantly, a supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects – if we do say so ourselves!

A Friendly Note from the Recruitment Team:

Let us do the work for you: Even if your profile isn't an exact match for all of the qualifications listed above, we still want you to apply. Our team members come from a variety of different industries, not all of which are immediately relevant to game or software development, and we welcome all candidates of similarly varied backgrounds, communities, and identities.

Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a worry-free workplace void of discrimination or harassment. Rocket Scientists are expected to foster and champion an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

The salary for this role is typically within the range of $60,000-$135,000/year. Please note that this range includes multiple levels of experience and actual pay will ultimately be contingent upon a variety of factors, including your own combination of experience, skills, and qualifications.