Senior Backend Engineer

2 Months ago • 7 Years + • Backend Development • $150,000 PA - $170,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Drop Fake Inc. is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team and develop new services, tools, and features for their mobile gaming platform. The responsibilities include collaborating with game designers, architecting and maintaining backend services and databases, developing front-end interfaces, debugging, and optimizing game performance. The company is a fully distributed and remote-first team, offering stock options, non-accrual vacation, and encourages side hustles. Drop Fake is an equal opportunity employer with a focus on autonomy, honesty, and an inclusive culture.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Experience with modern game engines like Unity or Unreal.
  • Experience writing highly scalable systems.
  • Proficiency in Go, TypeScript, and C#.
  • Expertise in frontend to backend technologies.
  • Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and services.
  • Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  • Passion for gaming.
Perks:
  • Salaried employees will be granted stock options.
  • Non-accrual vacation (take time off when needed).
  • Fully distributed and remote-first team.

Job Details

 Drop Fake Inc. is a dynamic and innovative game development company passionate about delivering exceptional mobile gaming experiences.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our talented team! In this role, you will play a critical part in developing new services, tools, and features for our platform, ensuring we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in mobile gaming.

ABOUT YOU

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field relevant professional experience

  • 7+ years of professional software development experience

  • Experience with modern game engines such as Unity, Unreal or equivalent

  • Experience writing highly scalable systems

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, TypeScript, and C#

  • Expertise in many different technologies from frontend frameworks to backend storage

  • Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

  • Passion for gaming and a desire to create immersive experiences for players.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with game designers to develop and improve new and existing backend game features

  • Architect, develop and maintain backed services and databases to support game operations and player operations

  • Develop front-end interfaces and user experiences for mobile platforms, ensuring seamless integration with backend systems

  • Debug and troubleshoot issues reported by QA testers

  • Optimize game performance and responsiveness across different devices and network conditions

DETAILS

  • Full time:- 40 hours per week

  • Salary range: $150K - $170K annually CAD

ABOUT US

We founded Drop Fake to build a progressive games company defined by autonomy, honesty, and an open, inclusive culture. Our flat structure fosters self-organization, transparent communication, and shared responsibility.

At the core of our approach is peer-driven accountability, where every team member plays an active role in shaping and owning our collective vision. 


Our commitments include:

  • Salaried employees will be granted stock options and as such are owners of the company.

  • We offer non-accrual vacation, which means you take time off when you need it!

  • We are a fully distributed and remote first team. 

  • We trust everyone to own their craft and execute efficiently so that we stay focused on achieving our goals together.

  • Side hustles - It’s ok to work on your own projects!

Drop Fake is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to a diverse, creative, and fun-loving workplace!

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We founded Drop Fake because we wanted to create a new kind of games company - a progressive company characterized by exceptional taste, kindness, diversity, and an open culture.
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