Senior Backend Game Engineer - Remote & Scalable Multiplayer

SportsTechJobs; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Companion Group is seeking a Senior Backend Game Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that support real-time multiplayer titles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust backend solutions that enable low-latency gameplay and seamless player experiences.

Remote-friendly role with a globally distributed team. Requires strong proficiency in C++, C#, and at least two of Go or NodeJS, with expertise in distributed systems and real-time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience in gaming or real-time systems.
• Strong skills in C++/C# and at least two of Go or NodeJS.
• Experience with cloud providers and distributed architectures.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the technical design and implementation of backend systems for multiplayer online titles, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.
• Develop and optimize cross-platform authentication systems, matchmaking, lobby systems, and scalable server orchestration to enhance player engagement.
• Architect high-performance backend services for real-time gameplay, leveraging C++, C#, Go, and NodeJS.

Skills

C++

C#

Go

NodeJS

Distributed systems

Real-time networking

REST APIs

gRPC

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

gRPC

Job description

Companion Group is seeking a Senior Backend Game Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that support real-time multiplayer titles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust backend solutions that enable low-latency gameplay and seamless player experiences.

Remote-friendly role with a globally distributed team. Requires strong proficiency in C++, C#, and at least two of Go or NodeJS, with expertise in distributed systems and real-time