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Staff Full-Stack Engineer (Backend Leaning)

12 Hours ago • All levels • Full Stack Development • Backend Development • $100,000 PA - $140,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Pocket Worlds seeks a skilled Full-Stack Developer (Backend Leaning) to lead development of Everskies, a live product with 200k+ DAU. Working directly with the CEO, you'll own development and maintenance, collaborating with the CEO and original creator. Responsibilities include frontend development (Angular), backend development (PHP, Go), database management (MySQL, MongoDB), RabbitMQ integration, testing, performance monitoring, and tech stack adaptation. This role requires expertise in PHP, Angular/React, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, and RabbitMQ; Go experience is a plus.
Must have:
  • Full-Stack Development expertise (70% backend)
  • PHP, Angular/React, MySQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ
  • Strong problem-solving and independent work
  • Excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Ownership of Everskies development and maintenance
Good to have:
  • Go experience
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 skilled Full-Stack Developer to take charge of the day-to-day development of Everskies, working directly under the guidance of the CEO of Pocket Worlds. This role offers a unique opportunity to be the lead and sole developer on this project, crafting engaging user experiences and robust backend solutions and running a live product with 200k+ DAU.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is between $100,000 and $140,000 (USD), with meaningful additional equity.

Responsibilities:

  • Take full ownership of the development and maintenance of Everskies.

  • Collaborate closely with both the CEO of Pocket Worlds and the original creator of Everskies to understand vision, requirements, and user feedback.

  • Develop and optimize front-end features using Angular and ensure seamless integration with backend services.

  • Design and implement backend services using PHP and Go, focusing on performance, scalability, and security.

  • Manage databases using MySQL and MongoDB, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability.

  • Integrate and maintain messaging services using RabbitMQ.

  • Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure robust, bug-free code.

  • Monitor, identify, and resolve performance bottlenecks.

  • Keep abreast of new technology developments and suggest adaptations of the tech stack as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

  • Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer with a strong portfolio in both frontend and backend development. This role will be 70% backend, 30% frontend.

  • Expertise in PHP, Angular or React, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, and RabbitMQ.

  • Experience working with Go is a plus.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

  • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with non-technical stakeholders.

  • Passion for creating a user-friendly environment for both team members and customers.

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.

Compensation Range: $100K - $140K

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About The Company

We're the creators of Highrise, now featured in the iOS App Store with 50 million users and rapidly growing. We're building bleeding-edge technology for developers and amateurs to create immersive experiences and worlds inside our virtual universe.


We believe that the future of virtual worlds is bright, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this industry. As we continue to grow and expand our platform, we're looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey of innovation and creativity. If you're passionate about building the platform to power virtual experiences that bring people together and push the boundaries of what's possible, we want you on our team!

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