Senior Software Engineer

SteelSeries; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% time (learning) policy

Education stipend

Early gear access

Employee discount on SteelSeries gear

Job summary

SteelSeries, a global leader in gaming peripherals, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build scalable cloud-based web experiences for gamers. You will work with hardware and software product teams to craft reliable, well-tested code in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years from full-stack software engineering, strong cloud expertise, and a passion for code quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in full-stack software engineering.
• Experience building scalable cloud solutions incl. containers and distributed systems.
• Experience designing web back ends and web UIs.
• Solid reliability/observability practices in production.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery.
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to share knowledge.
• Eagerness to continuously grow as an engineer.

Responsibilities

• Within 1 Month: Get up to speed with React-based web app in AWS containers.
• Within 1 Month: Ship a new feature in our cloud platform.
• Within 3 Months: Evaluate cloud architecture and plan improvements.
• Within 3 Months: Add features to web-based gamer experiences.
• Within 9 Months: Drive refactoring and maintain code quality.
• Within 9 Months: Explore new languages/frameworks and adoption.

Skills

Full-stack development

Cloud architectures

Web back ends & UI design

Reliability & observability

AI-assisted tooling proficiency

Collaborative mindset

Continuous growth

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

SteelSeries is the original esports brand at the intersection of gaming and culture, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries was the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments. Today, the brand continues to inspire and empower gamers worldwide as a global leader in gaming peripherals, including headsets, keyboards, mice, and more. Driven by industry‑defining innovation, SteelSeries is known for premium quality and performance that helps gamers push their boundaries and play like a star. Here at SteelSeries, you’ll join a global community of gaming enthusiasts united by a passion for delivering exceptional experiences for gamers everywhere.

About You

We are looking for people that believe in collective code ownership, prioritize writing tests for every story, and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams. Our GG cloud team is growing fast, and we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who's ready to roll up their sleeves and make a real impact. If you're passionate about building reliable, scalable systems, enjoy working closely with engineers, designers, and product managers, and take pride in clean, well-tested code — this could be a great fit for you.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and software product teams to design and deliver best-in-class web experiences for our gamers. The ideal candidate is a strong full-stack cloud engineer with a track record of building scalable architectures, a sharp eye for code quality, and a genuine excitement for the craft of software engineering.

Necessary Skills

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering
• Experience building scalable cloud solutions including containerized environments, database design, and distributed systems
• Experience designing and building web back ends and web user interfaces
• Solid understanding of reliability and observability practices — logging, tracing, and monitoring in production environments
• Proficiency leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate delivery and improve code quality
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge and learn from those around you
• Eagerness to continuously grow as an engineer

Within 1 Month You Will

• Come up to speed with our tech stack — our web application is written in React and deployed in AWS using containers
• Ship a new feature in our cloud platform

Within 3 Months You Will

• Evaluate the architecture of our cloud platform, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with engineering to plan and execute changes
• Continue to innovate and add features to our web-based experiences for gamers
• Play with and give feedback on unannounced hardware products coming out next year

Within 9 Months You Will

• Proactively own and drive refactoring efforts to maintain a clean, well-tested codebase
• Evaluate new languages, frameworks, and tools and propose when and how to adopt them
• Share knowledge and best practices around code, testing, and documentation quality with teammates

Fun Stuff

We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and an awesome workplace with people who love gaming and technology. Other benefits include:

• 10% time (slack day) policy. Spend 1 day every two weeks learning a new skill, spiking out a new feature, taking a training course, or putting together a Lunch & Learn presentation for your colleagues.
• Continuous education stipend. We are looking for engineers who continually want to learn and grow, and we will support them in their ongoing training.
• Early access to SteelSeries gear such as headsets, keyboards, mice, and controllers. Test out and provide feedback on tons of SteelSeries devices before they hit the street.
• Employee discount on all SteelSeries hardware. We’ll provide you with all the hardware you need, but the employee discount is nice for friends and family.