Director, Backend Engineering

May 25

🏢 In-office - Los Angeles

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Description

• Director of Backend Engineering responsible for guiding the development of robust, scalable backend systems • Leading a team of talented engineers • Working closely with Frontend, Product, QA, and Data teams • Ensuring seamless integration and performance across the technology stack • Shaping the backbone of the products to be reliable, efficient, and aligned with company's objectives

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years experience with Elixir • With 2 - 4 years experience with Phoenix, Oban, GenStage, and more • 2 - 4 years experience with Postgres and Redis • 1+ year of experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and Sentry • Full understanding of Git, GitHub and CircleCI • Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Math, or related quantitative field • 6+ years of experience in backend engineering and engineering management • Highly proficient in Elixir, SQL, Architecture, cloud computing (GCP, AWS) • Experience with managing mix of onsite and remote engineering teams • Experience working with leadership and other engineering managers on problem solving • Strong structured problem solving and critical thinking skills when presented with ambiguous problems • Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills • Familiarity with gaming (MOBAs and shooters are a plus)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $180-230k • Annual performance bonus • Stock options program • Unlimited paid vacation • Option for employer paid coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) plan • 401(k) matching • Gaming laptop and peripherals • Company-wide team building events

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