Weâre looking for a Backend Software Engineer (Rust) to help build the core systems powering a next-generation football gaming platform. Youâll design and ship backend services that keep millions of players connected, synchronized, and competing â while maintaining speed, scalability, and reliability.
This role is ideal for someone whoâs built distributed systems, loves solving complex technical problems, and enjoys working in a fast-moving, collaborative startup environment.
Why Youâll Want to Join:
You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th)
Up to 14 days of Paid Time Off annually (starting Day 1)
Observance of Holidays (based on your location)
100% remote setup so you can work wherever you feel most productive
Join a venture-backed startup led by industry veterans in gaming and football
Build products used by a global community of players and fans
Work with an experienced engineering team that values ownership, performance, and craft
What Youâll Be Doing:
Design, implement, and maintain high-performance backend services using Rust
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and QA to translate product requirements into technical solutions
Build and optimize distributed systems that can handle large-scale traffic and real-time interactions
Contribute to the evolution of backend architecture and internal APIs
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions
Work closely with Ops and Platform teams to ensure stability, observability, and scalability in production
Monitor performance metrics and proactively identify issues before they impact players
Help refine team workflows, processes, and best practices as the studio grows
What You Bring:
3â4+ years of professional backend development experience
1â2+ years working with Rust in production
Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and API design
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and containerized environments
Familiarity with monitoring, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD workflows
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
A proactive mindset with ownership over both code quality and system reliability
Nice to Have:
7+ years of backend experience in high-load, real-time applications
Prior experience in game development or game backend systems
Familiarity with matchmaking, leaderboards, or real-time event systems
Love for football and an understanding of the culture around the sport
How to Apply:
Please include:
Your updated resume or portfolio of backend projects or contributions
A short 1â2 minute Loom video introducing yourself and sharing one system youâve helped architect or scale
Only candidates who submit a Loom video will move forward.
If youâre passionate about building fast, scalable backend systems and want to work on a platform where football and gaming meet at global scale, this is your opportunity to help shape how fans play and connect.
Application Process Overview
Our comprehensive selection process ensures we find the right fit for both you and our clients:
Initial Application - Submit your application and complete our prequalifying questions
Video Introduction - Record an video introduction to showcase your communication skills and work experience
Role-Specific Assessment - Complete a homework assignment tailored to the position (if applicable)
Recruitment Interview - Initial screening with our talent team
Executive Interview - Meet with senior leadership to discuss role alignment
Client Interview - Final interview with the client team you'd be supporting
Background \& Reference Check - Professional reference verification
Job Offer - Successful candidates receive a formal offer to join the team
Each stage is designed to evaluate your fit for the role while giving you insights into our company culture and expectations. We'll keep you informed throughout the process and provide feedback at each step.