Who is :Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/Staff Platform Engineer - Virtual Workspace Innovation Remote (US & Canada) | $187K - $255KReady to revolutionize how remote teams collaborate? Join a well-funded startup that's building the future of virtual workspaces, backed by top-tier investors including Sequoia and Index Ventures.About the Opportunity: Imagine combining the complexity of MMORPGs with the utility of Zoom and Slack - that's the technical challenge this role tackles daily. As a Staff Platform Engineer, you'll architect systems that power a platform where thousands of remote workers seamlessly collaborate in virtual spaces (no VR headsets required).Impact You'll Make:
Design and scale game services supporting thousands of concurrent users per virtual office
Lead the development of client-side SDKs that bridge front-end and backend systems
Deep-dive into performance optimization across the entire technical stack
Shape the company's technical strategy alongside leadership
Mentor and elevate the engineering team's capabilities
What Makes You a Great Fit:
5+ years of experience in relevant technical domains (gaming backends, graphics rendering, TypeScript/React performance)
Track record with WebSockets, APIs, and distributed systems
Experience with TypeScript (or strong ability to learn quickly)
Python or Go expertise
Proven technical leadership and excellent communication skills
Startup experience (seed to Series A) - you thrive in fast-paced environments
Tech Stack: NodeJS, TypeScript, and a blend of modern technologies powering real-time collaborationWhy Join? Be part of a focused 50-person team where every engineer shapes the product's direction. This isn't just another remote collaboration tool - it's a chance to solve fascinating technical challenges at the intersection of gaming, real-time communication, and workplace innovation.