Backend & Infrastructure Engineer | Multiplayer FPS

You'll architect the technical backbone of a revolutionary extraction shooter that merges premium AAA gameplay with true digital ownership. Working alongside industry veterans from legendary franchises (300+ shipped titles), you'll build scalable systems powering player-owned economies and creator tools that empower global gaming communities.

This is Web3 gaming done right - premium gameplay standards first, blockchain innovation second.

Infrastructure & DevOps (50%)

• Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes-based APIs with Helm
• Manage and optimize AWS resources for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting rapid iteration and high-quality releases
• Advocate for DevOps best practices and workflow improvements

Backend Development (50%)

• Design and implement robust RESTful and realtime APIs powering game systems
• Develop scalable microservices and backend systems using TypeScript and C#
• Ensure APIs and services are efficient, reliable, and secure for exceptional player experiences
• Architect systems supporting player-owned economies and Web3 integration

Cross-Team Leadership

• Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to translate vision into technical solutions
• Shape new features and gameplay systems engaging players worldwide
• Stay current with emerging cloud, DevOps, and game backend technologies

Required Experience

• 5+ years professional software engineering with backend/API and infrastructure/DevOps focus
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS resource management
• Proficiency in TypeScript and C#
• Proven experience building and maintaining APIs and backend systems
• Strong analytical skills for complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication across multiple disciplines

Bonus Points

• Deep knowledge of backend architectures (REST, realtime APIs, microservices)
• Game Backend services experience (PlayFab, AccelByte, Pragma, GameLift)
• Unreal Engine 5 exposure and game development workflows
• Startup or small-team experience in fast-paced environments
• Interest in Web3/blockchain gaming innovation

The Team: BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning veterans who've shaped gaming history - from Batman to PUBG, we've contributed to 300+ projects and now we're building the future.

The Mission: Create the first extraction shooter where players truly own their achievements, creators build thriving economies, and premium gameplay meets Web3 innovation.

The Culture: Hybrid flexibility (1-2 days/week in our Montreal office) with humans who understand work-life balance. No crunch, just passionate innovation.

• *Please note that though we are a globally distributed team, this is a Hybrid work-model role based out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada and candidates based in the city/province will be given priority*