Lead / Senior Software Engineer, Platform
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz,
the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts
billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of
players worldwide. Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry,
providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games. By
fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers
developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while
connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful
competition.
At Skillz, we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique
skills and deserves to experience an epic win. We understand the
thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming
challenges. That's why we passionately champion game developers and
players alike, empowering them to unleash their full potential
through the power of competition.
Life @ Skillz
Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators,
innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At
Skillz, we create value and make a difference in the world.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive
benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental,
and vision expenses for both you and your entire family.
Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity
incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more.
Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of
wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health
resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning
assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy
sessions, and more.
Perks: We believe in enhancing your work experience. Enjoy daily
breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, Friday Happy Hours, a full-size
gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, and many more. We
also offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to
help you recharge and pursue your passions.
Why Skillz?
Pioneers of Skill-Based Competition: Skillz is not just any company
in the gaming industry; we are the pioneers of skill-based
competition, partnered with industry titans like UFC, NFL,
T-Mobile, Buzztime, Bowlero, while also hosting renowned events
like the Game Developer Conference (GDC). Join us in transforming
the way people play games and building the home of competition for
all.
Impact Beyond Gaming: Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to
support nonprofit organizations such as the Susan G. Komen,
American Cancer Society, the NAACP, and more. By participating in
Skillz tournaments, you can make a difference and contribute to
causes you care about.
Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast
Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San
Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next
Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in
America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.
Talent Magnet: Join a team of talented professionals who are
passionate about what they do. Our team includes experts from Meta,
Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox,
Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation,
Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings,
and more.
The Future of Gaming Awaits!
The gaming industry is larger than movies, music, and books
combined, with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and
over 25 million active developers worldwide. Mobile gaming, in
particular, is the fastest-growing segment, projected to reach $300
billion by 2025. At Skillz, you have the opportunity to be at the
forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future. -
About the role:
As a Lead Software Engineer at Platform at Skillz, you'll use your
technical expertise to lead the development of complex,
multi-disciplinary applications. From large-scale consumer-facing
applications to entirely new technologies and products, Skillz's
Engineers support and power the platform that makes eSport to
everyone possible.
What you'll do:
Qualifications:
Skillz offers competitive compensation packages with a salary, and
restricted stock grants. Generous company-paid benefits, time-off,
leave, 401k match, etc. Check out our career page for more
information. Total compensation starts at $153,000. Actual pay will
depend on varying circumstances, including leveling, experience,
and location.
Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming! -
Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation
thrive. Join our team and be part of the journey. We look forward
to having you on board!
Our Perks
Skillz offers competitive compensation packages with a salary,
bonuses, and restricted stock grants. Generous company-paid
benefits, time-off, leave, 401k match, etc. Check out our career
page for more information.
Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce,
we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender,
gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or
disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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