Remote - US & Canada
thatgamecompany is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support our flagship title Sky : Children of the Light , by developing applications to facilitate game operation functions. Our internally-developed applications are a fundamental capability enabling our company to live-operate Sky : Children of Light with millions of active users generating terabytes of data per day.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will report to the Lead Software Engineer, developing software for applications that support internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development
- Identify issues and create solutions independently, understanding how to complete a task from start to finish
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to design and document features with scalability in mind
- Build backend API and frontend components and pages with strong knowledge of Node JS, Next JS, and SQL
- Meet with individual team members and the full ITS team weekly to discuss progress and ideas
- Interact with different departments of the company to discover and address problems and needs
- Contribute to thatgamecompany's unique culture and vision
Key Qualifications
Professional Experience
4+ years of professional programming experienceExperience building modern REST APIs in Node.jsExperience with writing Typescript packagesExperience using modern front-end Javascript frameworks (e.g., React, Next, Hooks)Experience designing data structures and querying relational and non-relational database technologies such as Postgresql, Redis, MongoDB, etc.Experience with Git version control systemExperience with cloud service providers such as AWS and Google CloudProblem-Solving
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach to dynamic challengesAbility to thrive in a highly collaborative environment involving cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teamsStrong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processesBonus Points
Experience developing with Python and GoExperience with Google Cloud Project, Datadog, Prometheus, Serverless, CI / CD, Gitlab, Kubernetes, TerraformExperience with Sky : Children of the Light and its communityHave a personal portfolio to share with us.Perks :
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter BreakEmployees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there's no waiting period before they kick in.Pet Insurance for those who need it tooCompassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family membersPre-tax wellness stipendPre-tax work from home stipendAccess our savings plan (401K program) with company matchMental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (CCA)Discount portal for everyday goods and servicesEmployee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow TogetherSupport for personal professional developmentWe look forward to meeting you!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $95,000 USD to $177,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following : medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.
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