Staff Software Engineer
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
Staff Software Engineer (Scopely Explore Inc.; fka Niantic Inc. San Francisco California): Research design
and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs to build AR technology. Build and
design reliable high-throughput low latency and scalable server and networking systems that support Niantic's
developers and products. Build key components of the platform that developers can incorporate to create rich
experiences in their games. Perform load testing participate in code reviews write unit tests and conduct
troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems. Work with a team of engineers designers game designers
and producers to execute on a creative vision and deliver robust efficient and modular back-end systems and
services. Work with external partners to architect and integrate multiple sophisticated systems together in a
collaborative way. Develop adapt and execute long-term technical strategy to achieve key business
objectives. Drive a culture of experimentation and improvement when it comes to tools technology and
process in engineering. Collaborate within engineering leadership and cross functional partners in Business
Art & Design Production and Marketing to develop and deliver on technology to improve Niantic's products.
May lead or supervise junior team member. Telecommuting within the US permitted pursuant to company
policy.
Minimum requirements: Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science Computer
Engineering Software Engineering or related quantitative field. Three (3) years in job offered as a Software
Engineer Software Developer or a related occupation.
Must possess any academic training and/or experience in each of the following: Object oriented programming
languages; Data structures; Algorithms; Software system architecture; Database design querying indexing for
SOL or NoSQL databases; Web frameworks; Cloud platforms (AWS or GCP). Partial telecommuting permitted.
Salary: 200000 to $260000 per year
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Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company home to many of the worlds most beloved and enduring experiences including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time MONOPOLY GO! and Pokémon GO along with Stumble Guys Star Trek Fleet Command MARVEL Strike Force WWE Champions the Scrabble franchise Yahtzee With Buddies and many others. Across mobile web PC and console Scopely creates develops publishes and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011 Scopely is powered by its exceptional team including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe a distinctive tenet-driven culture and its proprietary technology platform Playgami. Together these strengths have fueled Scopelys position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like MONOPOLY GO! from the ground up or expanding through strategic acquisitions including the FoxNext GSN and Scopely Explore games businesses Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the World by TIME magazine and one of Fast Companys Worlds Most Innovative Companies and Best Workplaces for Innovators Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good creating meaningful connections vibrant communities and making life better through play.
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Scopely is expanding the possibilities of play through game experiences that aim to inspire community, connection and competition. Inspire play, every day.