Backend Game Developer

KIXEYE is looking for skilled, resourceful and enthusiastic backend game engineers to join our teams working on our genre defining MMORTS games. Released over a decade ago, War Commander and Battle Pirates continue to be leaders in the MMORTS space, bringing complex strategy gameplay to thousands of dedicated players.

As a backend developer on our live games, you’ll be working on performance-critical systems that power real-time multiplayer interactions, game state persistence, combat resolution, and live events. You'll have a major impact on scaling, reliability, and feature velocity. Full-stack development experience is welcome—but we’re especially looking for developers with a passion for backend architecture, data-driven gameplay systems, and server-side optimization. Our technology stacks include PHP, C++, Scala, and Haxe, and use a variety of database technologies such as SQL, Mongo and Redis. As a live ops game with a large audience, comprehensive devops skills are an asset as well. We're looking for excellence in software engineering, superior communication skills, and a great attitude for working in a team of highly talented people. A genuine love for gaming is a huge asset, as is understanding player needs and strategy game mechanics.

Benefits and Perks at KIXEYE

• Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation structure
• Health, Dental Insurance: Good health is essential to your well being. Always look and feel your best at KIXEYE.
• Life & Disability Insurance: If you are ever knocked off your feet, you can rest assured that we’ll have your back.
• PTO / Holidays: You work hard, balance makes for better work. It’s your time off, use it however you want.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working times and places, such as working remotely.
• Remote work: All staff have the option of working remotely and we offer a WFH stipend to help you get set up at home.
• Company Events: We love engaging our staff in employee team building activities

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to produce and manage high-quality code.
• Architect and implement game systems across separate application domains.
• Work with Art and Design teams to find technical solutions that advance gameplay.
• Work with awesome people just as passionate as you on projects they love.

Requirements:

• Experience or knowledge in one or more tools such as C++, Scala, PHP, AS3, Node.js, Python, JavaScript, Haxe, and OpenFL.
• Experience or knowledge in one or more DB technologies such as MySQL, Redis and Mongo.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of commercial development experience with at least one shipped game.
• Experience with common data structures and algorithmic solutions.
• Able to meet deliverables and drive your work to completion within specified timelines.
• Familiarity with SVN, Git, Perforce or other VCS.
• Familiarity with command line tools such as bash and batch.
• Great English communication skills both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and passion for interactive entertainment and games are preferred.

Stillfront

Stillfront is a global gaming company. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract over 50 million players each month. From well-established franchises like Supremacy, Big Farm, and BitLife to niche games, we span many different genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG and action, and casual and mash-up games.

We believe gaming can be a force for good. And we want to create a gaming universe that is digital, affordable, equal, and sustainable. So, we focus on developing games that are all about having a rewarding hobby, a great social experience, or a strategic challenge.

Our HQ is in Stockholm, Sweden, but our game development is done by teams and studios all over the world. Our main markets are the US, Japan, MENA, Germany, and the UK. We’re proud that our company shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm.