Senior Software Engineer (Back-end)

1 Hour ago • 2 Years + • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Software Engineer (Back-end) role at Garena in Ho Chi Minh City involves designing and developing backend services, systems, and platforms for their gaming products. Responsibilities include crafting efficient and maintainable code, building reusable libraries and tools, analyzing requirements for high-performance features, optimizing system performance, troubleshooting issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing supporting utilities to streamline operations. Candidates should possess a strong foundation in computer science, proficiency in languages like Python, Node.js, C++, Go, or Java, and experience with Linux environments, multi-threaded programming, and web servers. A passion for gaming and problem-solving is essential.
Must have:
  • Design and develop backend services
  • Write clean, efficient code
  • Analyze requirements, build features
  • Troubleshoot issues, improve performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Proficient in Python, Node.js, C++, Go, or Java
  • Experience with Linux, multi-threaded programming
  • Understanding of network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP)
Good to have:
  • Project management experience
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Experience in gaming-related industries
Perks:
  • Impactful & Challenging Work
  • Opportunities for Growth
  • Vibrant Culture
  • Autonomy
  • Competitive Package
  • Modern facilities, office perks, and medical benefits

Job Details

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

  • Code for the win: Design and develop backend services, systems, and platforms that power our gaming products and elevate the player experience. 
  • Craft quality gameplay: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while building reusable libraries and tools. 
  • Stay on the leaderboard: Analyze requirements and develop high-performance features tailored to product needs. 
  • Optimize the grind: Continuously identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and improve system stability and performance. 
  • Build for teamwork: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust features. 
  • Unlock new tools: Develop supporting utilities and systems to streamline operations and enhance development efficiency.
Job Requirements

What Makes You a Pro:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 
  • Experience: 2+ years in web technologies and security, with hands-on experience in gaming-related industries a plus. 
  • Technical Expertise: 
    • Solid foundation in Computer Science (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networks, databases). 
    • Proficient in programming languages like Python, Node.js, C++, Go, or Java. 
    • Skilled in Linux environments, multi-threaded programming, and web servers (e.g., Apache, NGINX, HAProxy). 
    • Understanding of network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP) and experience with distributed systems. Mindset & Soft Skills: - Passion for gaming, innovation, and solving complex problems with code. 
    • Proactive, detail-oriented, with a “Can Do” attitude and strong multitasking abilities. - Quick learner with excellent communication and team collaboration skills. 
    • Bonus: Project management experience and leadership capabilities.

What We Offer 

  • Impactful & Challenging Work: Join a dynamic environment where your contributions can shape the gaming experiences of millions. 
  • Opportunities for Growth: Embark on a journey of personal and professional development across various business tracks. 
  • Vibrant Culture: Connect with like-minded individuals in a lively and inclusive workplace, where we work hard and play hard. 
  • Autonomy: Take charge of your projects and make your mark on the gaming industry. 
  • Competitive Package: Enjoy competitive salaries, modern facilities, office perks, and medical benefits. 

 

*APPLICATION FORM GUIDANCE: 

Please help to submit your job application package with the documents as 

  1. Your CV 
  2. The Garena Application Form (You can download the file in the link below, fill in and upload with your CV): https://tinyurl.com/2pv2p4kj 

If you’re ready to take your engineering career to the next level and contribute to unforgettable gaming experiences, apply now and let’s create the future of gaming together!

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About The Company

Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Free Fire, its self-developed mobile battle royale title, was the most downloaded mobile game in the world in 2019, 2020, and 2021, according to data.ai, previously known as App Annie. 


Garena is run by passionate gamers and has a unique understanding of what gamers want. It exclusively licenses and publishes hit titles from global partners – such as Arena of Valor and Call of Duty: Mobile – in selected markets globally. Garena champions social and entertainment experiences through games, enabling its communities to engage and interact. Garena is also a leading esports organiser and hosts some of the world’s biggest esports events.


Garena is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Garena, Sea’s other core businesses include its e-commerce arm, Shopee, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology

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