Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value and make a difference in the world.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your entire family. Additionally, take advantage of tax benefit options (PF & NPS), expense reimbursement, and more.
Perks: We believe in enhancing your work experience. We offer competitive paid time off (PL & sick/casual) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions.
Why Skillz Pioneers of Skill-Based Competition: Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry; we are the pioneers of skill-based competition, partnered with industry titans like UFC, NFL, T-Mobile, Buzztime, Bowlero, while also hosting renowned events like the Game Developer Conference (GDC). Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all.
Impact Beyond Gaming: Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, the NAACP, and more. By participating in Skillz tournaments, you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about.
Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies, CNBCs Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work, Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.
Talent Magnet: Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do. Our team includes experts from Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, and more.
Job Description: As the Senior Software Engineer (Platform / Server) - youll report to our Director of Engineering - Dasa Anand and spearhead the technical vision and strategy for the Platform / Server organization. Your role involves shaping the technical direction for our engineering org, supporting the growth of our core business, and venturing into new exciting domains.
4+ years of professional work experience in one or more programming languages: Python, Golang (GO), Java, or C++.
Proficient in working with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or similar container technologies.
Able to work in-office 5 days a week in Bangalore, India
Experience in the Gaming Industry (ideally). Alternatively - experience with Unity and a passion for building services for games.
Strong experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, caching mechanisms, and relational databases.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a technical field of study, or equivalent industry experience
