Software Engineer

17 hours ago

Melbourne Victoria Australia Playside Studios Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Who is PlaySide Studios?

PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia and New Zealand. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of an innovating the gaming industry.

Position Overview:

As a Back End Engineer in our PC & Console division, you will be part of the team building the online experience for our most ambitious new titles. This role is focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining the critical, scalable infrastructure that powers our games—from core systems like user accounts and matchmaking to player data and cloud services.

We are looking for a strong engineer who deeply understands how back-end systems function within a live gaming environment. You will collaborate across disciplines to integrate third-party platforms and write the code that connects our players to the worlds we create.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Implementing core back-end systems like user accounts, player data, and matchmaking.
  • Helping deploy and maintain scalable back-end services for our new PC and console titles.
  • Working with third-party platforms to build our game's online cloud infrastructure and backend functionality.
  • Integrating third-party SDKs and APIs in the game client, servers, build pipeline, and development tools
  • Collaborating closely with designers, artists, and gameplay engineers to create a seamless, integrated online experience.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Proven game dev experience working with online functionality and backend infrastructure.
  • A practical understanding of how back-end systems function in a gaming context.
  • Experience with at least one server-side language (e.g., C++, C#, Kotlin, etc.).
  • Experience with integrating third-party platforms for online functionality.
  • A solid grasp of cloud services.
  • Professional experience from a mobile or LiveOps game environment is extremely transferable and valued.

Bonus Points

  • Unreal Engine development.
  • Programming in Kotlin (or strong Java).
  • Direct experience with the Pragma back-end platform.

What We Offer Here at PlaySide:

  • Playdays – an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
  • Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
  • Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
  • Relocation Assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
  • Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
  • Half-price state-of-the-art Gym access (right next door) – you can wear your free PlaySide swag
  • Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema), group activities, and food trucks Just as some examples

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