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Backend Engineer (Golang)

Rushdown Studios
Location
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$90,000-115,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Three (3) years of professional experience using Go to write high-performance applications.
  • At least one (1) year of professional experience with C++.
  • Ability to dive into a game engine to complete a task.
  • Proficiency with scalable non-relational database solutions (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).
  • Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first — before even your own code and ego.
  • Ability to comfortably navigate and integrate with one or more cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with game server scaling and orchestration frameworks.
  • Experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, Amazon SQS).
  • Experience with PlayFab, Epic Online Services, or other popular backend game services.
  • Experience integrating Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo APIs or adhering to their Technical Requirements Checklists (TRCs).
What the job really is

As a Backend Engineer at Rushdown Studios, you will be responsible for building cloud-based microservices and supporting live features for multiplayer games. Your role will involve collaborating with partners, developing software design documents, and contributing to a positive technical culture. While game development experience is preferred, it is not mandatory, and you will work in a hybrid capacity from the Saratoga Springs office.

Benefits
  • Compensation: $90,000-115,000/year.
  • 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Annual Video Game Budget
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
Things to weigh
  • This is not a gameplay engineering role.
  • Candidates must work from the Saratoga Springs office on a hybrid basis; relocation assistance is not provided.
  • Game development experience is preferred but not mandatory.
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