Senior Backend Engineer, Platform

Recruiting From Scratch

  • Oakland, CA
  • $150,000-250,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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.

Recruiting From Scratch