🎯 Senior Backend Engineer - Multiplayer Game Infrastructure
Top Benefits
About the role
🚀 The Opportunity
Join Ironbelly Studios and our elite team of BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning industry veterans to architect the backend for a new blockbuster multiplayer shooter. You will design and build the mission-critical systems that keep hardcore FPS players connected, from persistent inventory and reputation tracking to real-time matchmaking.
This role is for a seasoned backend engineer who thrives on the unique challenges of live-service games. While your foundation is in rock-solid server infrastructure, your passion is applying that expertise to create a flawless online experience for players.
🛠️ What You'll Build
Core Gameplay Services:
- Player Persistence & Progression: Architect scalable services for persistent player data, complex inventory replication, and reputation tracking.
- Matchmaking & Session Management: Build and own the robust infrastructure for competitive matchmaking, loot spawn management, and game session orchestration.
- Real-Time Data APIs: Create secure, high-performance APIs that sync player state across our Unreal Engine 5 clients and distributed game servers.
- System Performance & Optimization: Ensure low-latency, high-throughput systems capable of handling the demands of a global, competitive player base.
Your Technical Domain:
- Microservice architecture in Kubernetes
- RESTful and real-time API development (NodeJS)
- Cloud infrastructure design and management (AWS)
- Database architecture for high-concurrency gaming workloads
- CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance
✅ What You Need (Required)
Core Backend Expertise:
- 5+ years of backend development , with a primary focus on building distributed systems for live-service multiplayer games .
- Proven experience with Game Backend-as-a-Service platforms (e.g., PlayFab, AccelByte, Pragma) or have architected similar custom services.
- Strong proficiency in NodeJS , our primary backend language.
- Deep experience with Kubernetes & containerization for deploying and managing services at scale.
- Expertise in designing and managing cloud infrastructure using AWS services .
Engineering Fundamentals:
- Strong system architecture and scalability planning skills.
- A problem-solving mindset for complex, high-stakes technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with a world-class team of designers and engineers 2 .
🌟 Bonus Points
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 integration points.
- Experience with CI/CD development using GitHub Actions.
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
🏢 Why Ironbelly Studios?
- World-Class Team: Work alongside decorated industry veterans whose credits include legendary titles like Halo , Call of Duty , Star Wars , and Bioshock 3 .
- Proven Studio Pedigree: We have contributed to over 300 projects, from massive hits like PUBG to iconic franchises like Batman 4 .
- Sustainable & Hybrid Culture: We offer a hybrid work model (1-2 days/week in our Montreal office) with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, and vacation 5 .
🎮 About the Project
You will be building the foundational infrastructure for an intensely competitive hardcore PC shooter built in Unreal Engine 5. Your role is to own the robust, scalable, and secure API and infrastructure layer that powers the entire online experience for veteran FPS players.
About Ironbelly Studios
Ironbelly Studios is comprised of a talented, passionate and dedicated number of game developers from all corners of the globe. Our focus is on creating high quality entertainment experiences as well as providing outsourcing services at a fraction of the cost seen elsewhere.
🎯 Senior Backend Engineer - Multiplayer Game Infrastructure
Top Benefits
About the role
🚀 The Opportunity
Join Ironbelly Studios and our elite team of BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning industry veterans to architect the backend for a new blockbuster multiplayer shooter. You will design and build the mission-critical systems that keep hardcore FPS players connected, from persistent inventory and reputation tracking to real-time matchmaking.
This role is for a seasoned backend engineer who thrives on the unique challenges of live-service games. While your foundation is in rock-solid server infrastructure, your passion is applying that expertise to create a flawless online experience for players.
🛠️ What You'll Build
Core Gameplay Services:
- Player Persistence & Progression: Architect scalable services for persistent player data, complex inventory replication, and reputation tracking.
- Matchmaking & Session Management: Build and own the robust infrastructure for competitive matchmaking, loot spawn management, and game session orchestration.
- Real-Time Data APIs: Create secure, high-performance APIs that sync player state across our Unreal Engine 5 clients and distributed game servers.
- System Performance & Optimization: Ensure low-latency, high-throughput systems capable of handling the demands of a global, competitive player base.
Your Technical Domain:
- Microservice architecture in Kubernetes
- RESTful and real-time API development (NodeJS)
- Cloud infrastructure design and management (AWS)
- Database architecture for high-concurrency gaming workloads
- CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance
✅ What You Need (Required)
Core Backend Expertise:
- 5+ years of backend development , with a primary focus on building distributed systems for live-service multiplayer games .
- Proven experience with Game Backend-as-a-Service platforms (e.g., PlayFab, AccelByte, Pragma) or have architected similar custom services.
- Strong proficiency in NodeJS , our primary backend language.
- Deep experience with Kubernetes & containerization for deploying and managing services at scale.
- Expertise in designing and managing cloud infrastructure using AWS services .
Engineering Fundamentals:
- Strong system architecture and scalability planning skills.
- A problem-solving mindset for complex, high-stakes technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with a world-class team of designers and engineers 2 .
🌟 Bonus Points
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 integration points.
- Experience with CI/CD development using GitHub Actions.
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
🏢 Why Ironbelly Studios?
- World-Class Team: Work alongside decorated industry veterans whose credits include legendary titles like Halo , Call of Duty , Star Wars , and Bioshock 3 .
- Proven Studio Pedigree: We have contributed to over 300 projects, from massive hits like PUBG to iconic franchises like Batman 4 .
- Sustainable & Hybrid Culture: We offer a hybrid work model (1-2 days/week in our Montreal office) with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, and vacation 5 .
🎮 About the Project
You will be building the foundational infrastructure for an intensely competitive hardcore PC shooter built in Unreal Engine 5. Your role is to own the robust, scalable, and secure API and infrastructure layer that powers the entire online experience for veteran FPS players.
About Ironbelly Studios
Ironbelly Studios is comprised of a talented, passionate and dedicated number of game developers from all corners of the globe. Our focus is on creating high quality entertainment experiences as well as providing outsourcing services at a fraction of the cost seen elsewhere.