Senior Software Engineer (Mandarin-speaking)

Bellota Labs; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic gaming startup in California is seeking a Senior/Principal Software Engineer to shape the architecture, design, and development of their platform, ensuring high technical standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, be fluent in Mandarin for collaboration with Asia, and possess deep expertise in distributed systems and data architecture. This role involves designing CI/CD pipelines, leading projects, and mentoring team members in an innovative environment. Competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, delivering high-quality projects.
• Proven ability to thrive in cross-functional collaboration roles.
• Deep expertise in data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems and high-scale services.
• Experience with impactful projects involving security and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines across environments.
• Integrate third-party services to enhance product development.
• Lead end-to-end projects, write high-quality code, and take ownership.
• Mentor and support new team members, fostering their growth.
• Drive architectural decisions and participate in feature planning.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Cross-functional collaboration

Exceptional communication skills

Tools

GoLang

TypeScript

React

Vue

Job description

At Bellota Labs, we are a fast-paced, hypergrowth startup poised to revolutionize the gaming world with ClubWPT Gold—a groundbreaking product from the World Poker Tour. Driven by innovation, game integrity, and exceptional customer experiences, we are on a mission to set new standards in online gaming.

We are now looking for a Senior/Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This key role will shape the architecture, design, and development of our platform, driving innovation while ensuring the highest technical standards. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Mandarin, as this role requires close collaboration with our engineering teams across Asia. Join us and be part of something big as we redefine the gaming landscape!

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines across local, development, staging, and production environments.
• Integrate third-party services to streamline and enhance product development.
• Lead end-to-end projects, write high-quality code, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering teams in Asia, ensuring alignment and success.
• Mentor and support new team members, fostering growth and development.
• Drive key architectural decisions, contribute to product roadmaps, and participate in feature planning and discussions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, successfully delivering complex, high-quality projects on schedule.
• Proven ability to thrive in cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration roles.
• Deep expertise in data structures, algorithms, modern design patterns, and data architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed systems and the design of high-scale, high-availability services.
• Demonstrated success in delivering impactful, large-scale projects involving PII and banking information with a focus on security and compliance.
• Fluency in Mandarin is required to communicate effectively with overseas teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a talent for bringing clarity and insight to collaborative projects.

Preferred Technologies (Nice to Have)

• Proficiency in GoLang, TypeScript, React, or Vue
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development and management
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and implementation
• Experience collaborating with global or overseas teams

Salary

$200,000 - $300,000 a year

If you are excited to be part of a fast-growing team that is redefining the online gaming experience, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Bellota Labs and help shape the future of gaming innovation!