Software Engineer (Infrastructure/Backend)

Summary

Join Argus Labs, a company building the next generation of MMO games using its innovative World Engine blockchain architecture. We're seeking a skilled software engineer to develop and maintain our core game technology infrastructure. You will architect systems for seamless communication between games, marketplaces, and user-generated content. Collaboration with game designers and engineers is crucial to meet the needs of our games and players. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience in distributed systems, proficiency in Go, and a passion for game technology. We offer competitive benefits, including flexible PTO, comprehensive health insurance, 401k, and a desk setup stipend.

Requirements

• Experienced as a software engineer, with a focus on distributed systems or backend
• Strong understanding of distributed systems principles and algorithms
• Proficiency in Go with prior experience shipping production-grade code
• Experience with container orchestration software (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Passion for games and game technology

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the core game technology infrastructure that serves as the backend for our game worlds
• Architect systems that allow games, marketplaces, and user-generated content/platforms to communicate and interoperate seamlessly
• Work closely with game designers and other software engineers to ensure that our technology meets the needs of our games and players
• Continuously improve and optimize the performance, reliability, and scalability of our infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with game technology infrastructure development and/or game engine development
• Proficiency in Rust
• Experience leading an engineering team
• Experience with blockchain core protocol engineering
• Experience with Cosmos SDK

Benefits

• Flexible PTO (2 weeks required) + holidays
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (US)
• 401k (US)
• Up to $1500 desk set-up stipend
• Company retreats