Staff Backend Engineer - Infrastructure

4 Months ago • 8 Years + • Devops • $120,000 PA - $150,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Pocket Worlds seeks a Staff Backend Engineer with 8+ years of experience in backend development and infrastructure management (at least 3 in a senior role). Responsibilities include managing infrastructure at scale, service orchestration (documentation, support, deployment, observability, CI/CD), Kubernetes expertise (AWS preferred), supporting mission-critical applications, and Python programming. The role involves working in a fast-paced startup environment and contributing to a virtual universe. Experience with Go, C#, Lua, Unity, orchestrating stateful applications, and open-source contributions are beneficial.
Must have:
  • 8+ years backend & infrastructure experience
  • 3+ years senior+ role experience
  • Kubernetes expertise (AWS preferred)
  • Python programming experience
  • Manage infrastructure at scale
  • Service orchestration expertise
Good to have:
  • Go, C#, or Lua programming
  • Unity Gaming Engine experience
  • Orchestrating stateful applications
  • Open-source contributions
  • Experience with large systems and minimal documentation
Perks:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Meaningful equity
  • Equipment allowance
  • Healthcare, 401k (US only)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Education/Training stipend

Job Details

About Pocket Worlds:

Welcome to Pocket Worlds! Our mission is to connect the world through shared experiences, and our work shapes the future of social virtual worlds.

Here’s why we’re one of the most exciting places to continue your career:

  • Featured as one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company.

  • Silicon Valley startup culture, with serial startup founders out of Y Combinator.

  • An elite team of seasoned veterans from some of the best companies in the world.

  • Tackling a mission at a world-changing scale—solving big problems, not local wins.

  • Profitable business with strong foundations and a dedicated, established user base.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer with extensive background and experience with DevOps (AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB). The ideal candidate should be comfortable in a high-energy, high-passion, challenging, and fast-moving environment.

The ideal candidate values a lot of control over their career and is genuinely excited to see a virtual universe be brought to life through their work. The success of this role will be measured by the impact you deliver to our team, product, and world.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is between $120,000 - $150,000 (USD). This range is not inclusive of our equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skill set, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Our Current Backend Technical Stack:

  • Async typed Python, Go

  • Kubernetes (kOps)

  • AWS

  • Terraform, Helm

  • MongoDB, ElasticSearch and Redis

  • OpenSearch, Grafana, Kibana and Prometheus

  • REST, FlatBuffers, WebSocket Secure (WSS)

  • Micro Services, event-based architecture

Our Planned Stack Upgrades:

  • Expand our infrastructure to support global growth

  • Enhance our cloud native tools and practices to improve our systems with regard to business continuity and security

  • ML-driven recommendations and search engines

  • Game server hosting for UGC (User Generated Content)

  • AI-powered content generation

Responsibilities:

  • You have at least 8 years of experience in backend development and infrastructure management, with at least 3 of those in a senior+ role.

  • You have extensive experience managing infrastructure at scale, with proven success at delivering stability and performance.

  • You have experience with direct ownership of service orchestration with direct involvement in the documentation, support, deployment, observability and CI/CD pipelining.

  • You are an expert with owning and operating Kubernetes, preferably in AWS.

  • You have experience with and are comfortable working in a high-velocity startup environment.

  • You have experience supporting mission-critical applications at scale.

  • You have experience programming Python.

  • You love what you do. Your work is your passion, and you value working with people who share your values.

Bonuses:

  • You have experience programming in GO, C# or Lua.

  • You have experience with the Unity Gaming Engine.

  • You have experience orchestrating stateful applications such as game servers.

  • You have built any side projects or games outside of work or made significant open-source contributions.

  • You are a starter who loves to experiment and learn new things.

  • You’re highly energetic and feel comfortable leading and pushing your team to succeed.

  • You are comfortable taking control of large systems with minimal documentation.


Why work with us:

  • Impact from Day One – You’ll have real responsibility and ownership.

  • Join a Small, Elite Team – Work closely with top talent in a high-impact environment.

  • Fast-Paced & Fun – We’re building something exciting, and every day is different.

  • Great People – Work with ambitious, talented individuals who move fast and innovate.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees):

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Meaningful equity - we’re here to do amazing work, and we share in our wins together.

  • Equipment allowance - choose what you need to work at your best.

  • Healthcare, 401k (US only)

  • Unlimited PTO.

  • Education/Training stipend - we've set aside a budget for every employee to continue to learn and grow their skills.


Any communications from Pocket Worlds will only come from an @pocketworlds.com or @everskies.com domain. If you receive any communications, offers, etc. from any other domain, it is likely a scam.

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