Senior Full Stack Games Engineer (Remote)

As a Senior Full Stack Games Engineer at over99, you'll design, develop, and optimize high-performance game front-ends using PixiJS and React, alongside scalable back-end services built on Node.js. You'll play a key role in shaping the architecture of an advanced crypto casino platform, improving performance and player experience, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver next-generation gaming experiences. This is a fully remote role where you bring ownership, autonomy, and leadership to your work.

What you'll do

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of web-based game experiences using PixiJS and React for high-performance rendering
• Architect and implement scalable back-end services using Node.js, integrating real-time gameplay features such as multiplayer, leaderboards, and in-game events
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to translate game concepts into performant, interactive experiences
• Optimize client-server communication (e.g., WebSockets, REST APIs) to ensure seamless, low-latency gameplay
• Apply game development best practices to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability across multiple projects
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable deployment of game features and updates
• Contribute to technical strategy, code reviews, and mentoring of junior engineers

What you bring

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on game or interactive application development
• Strong expertise in PixiJS (or other HTML5/WebGL frameworks) and/or React for high-performance front-end experiences
• Proficiency with Node.js and building scalable back-end services, including real-time systems (WebSockets, multiplayer sync)
• Experience with databases, ideally PostgreSQL
• A solid understanding of performance optimization, rendering pipelines, and client-server architecture
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows

Nice to have

• Background in crypto or iGaming
• Background in multiplayer gaming, gambling, or iGaming platforms
• Familiarity with game networking protocols, animations, and physics engines
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineers
• Knowledge of cloud deployment (AWS) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
• Experience with Datadog, AWS, and CI/CD pipeline tools

What we offer

• Competitive, top-of-market salary
• Fully remote work from anywhere, with flexible hours and asynchronous communication
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible time off
• Performance-related bonus tied to impact and goals

About over99

over99 is a fast-growing, well-funded start-up building an advanced crypto casino platform at the intersection of gaming and blockchain. You'll work with a world-class, collaborative engineering team focused on delivering lightning-fast, seamless, and secure gaming experiences powered by cutting-edge blockchain technologies.