Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Hike and lead a team of backend engineers in building scalable, high-performance systems for the Rush Gaming Universe. As Engineering Manager - Backend, you will drive technical excellence, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and design robust architectures. Responsibilities include leading a team, architecting complex systems, optimizing backend operations, and developing high-performance SDKs and APIs. You will leverage AI-driven tools and ensure high availability, low latency, and secure performance. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of backend engineering experience, strong coding skills (Java/Python), and expertise in system design and scalable architecture. Hike offers competitive compensation and global exposure.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience, with a deep understanding of system design and scalable architecture
• Strong coding skills in Java and/or Python, with a solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
• Proven ability to architect and design large, complex systems and services
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, UDP protocols, and underlying network principles
• Proficiency in designing REST APIs and working with both JSON and XML formats
• Experience designing robust schemas for relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Excellent communication skills — able to clearly articulate timelines, provide constructive feedback, and align stakeholders
• Experience in designing and developing SDKs for seamless integration into various platforms and services

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of backend engineers to build scalable systems that support cutting-edge gaming experiences
• Drive technical excellence through sound architectural reviews, high code quality standards, and hands-on problem-solving
• Represent the backend team in cross-functional forums, collaborating with product, design, live ops, and analytics teams to define and execute a clear roadmap
• Align backend development with broader organizational and product strategies, ensuring seamless integration across departments
• Design and develop High-performance SDKs, APIs, and platform features for cross-platform gaming integration, enabling developers to build engaging, real-time experiences
• Evaluate and adopt modern backend frameworks and tools to boost development velocity and maintainability
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to advance SDK capabilities, standards, and documentation
• Leverage AI-driven tools to assist in code generation, refactoring, testing, and documentation to enhance engineering productivity and innovation
• Optimize backend systems for high availability, low latency, and secure performance at scale
• Drive accountability, operational rigor, and a culture of continuous improvement within the team
• Work closely with analytics and product teams to build data-rich backend systems that unlock deep gameplay and user insights
• Design and implement APIs and data pipelines that power real-time and cohort based analytics for gameplay, monetization, and user engagement
• Build and evolve a robust backend platform and SDK architecture that supports modularity, reusability, and extensibility across multiple game titles and features
• Ensure the SDK and platform services are well-documented, version-controlled, and easy to integrate for internal developers, reducing friction and accelerating adoption

Preferred Qualifications

Leverage experience in crypto or blockchain technologies to explore new product and system opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Exciting global exposure
• A chance to be part of something truly transformative