Remote Lead Backend Engineer, Gaming AnalyticsStackruit Ltd. • Los Angeles, California, United States

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Remote Lead Backend Engineer, Gaming Analytics

Stackruit Ltd.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

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At Gamefam, we are transforming the gaming experience. We are dedicated to providing unparalleled experiences for players and creators on platforms like Roblox, Fortnite Creative Mode, and Minecraft. Our mission is simple: deliver amazing experiences for amazing communities. We achieve this by combining the expertise of experienced mobile F2P producers, designers, and live ops managers with top native development talent, creating a unique hybrid powerhouse for creative production and live operations. Why Work at Gamefam? The coolest part of working at Gamefam is our collaborative culture. We win together through: Collaboration Ownership Outstanding work Leadership at every level Position Overview: Backend Engineer As a Backend Engineer on Gamefam’s analytics team, you will lead infrastructure and enhance data capabilities to support better decision-making. This role requires broad experience in insights and game development and will report to the Senior Director, Product Management. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Audience Alignment : Maintain strategy and audience understanding for the game, ensuring alignment with the development team’s efforts. Product Strategy : Advise on product choices to create competitive advantages and adapt to market dynamics. Organizational Connection : Link product strategy with broader company strategy. Strategic Planning: Support strategic planning and forecasting, set targets, and monitor performance. Data & Insights: Oversee data, research, analytics, playtesting, market research, forecasting, and reporting. Resource Allocation: Ensure efficient resource allocation, including workforce planning and spending. Team Leadership: Manage, lead, mentor, and support career growth for Insights team members. Hiring & Staffing: Plan, staff, and hire for Insights positions within the business unit. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (advanced degree can substitute for up to 2 years of experience). Experience: 5+ years in the gaming industry, with 3+ years directly in game development. Technical Skills: 4+ years with MySQL-based databases. High proficiency in SQL, Laravel, Vue.js. Knowledge of MVC design pattern and code versioning tools (Git & GitHub). Soft Skills: Excellent teamwork, leadership, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management. Cross-Functional Experience: Experience working in cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Familiarity with Docker. Experience with Continuous Deployment tools. Experience leading complex projects with multiple collaborators. Familiarity with Roblox Studios. Perks and Benefits Remote Flexibility Unlimited PTO Company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year Comprehensive Insurance Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. 401K WFH Stipend Additional Surprises
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Los Angeles, California, United States

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