Senior Backend Engineer (C++)
Rushdown Studios · Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Posted 19 days ago · $115,000-135,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Rushdown Studios's roles stay open a median of 20 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 75% of Rushdown Studios's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rushdown Studios
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rushdown Studios's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rushdown Studios.
About this role
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Rushdown Studios, you will work on building and integrating cloud-based microservices that support various multiplayer games. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with designers, optimizing player experiences, and ensuring that online systems meet certification requirements. This role requires a proactive approach to communication and a commitment to player-centric development.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rushdown Studios as an employer.
What you need
- Four (4) years of professional experience with C++
- At least one (1) year of professional experience with Golang
- Experience developing and shipping commercial games
- Ability to write clear, maintainable, and portable code
- Experience integrating with online systems and related best practices
- Experience building and debugging networked features for multiplayer games
Nice to have
- Familiarity with game server scaling and orchestration frameworks
- Experience with PlayFab, Epic Online Services, or other popular backend game services
- Experience with multiple game engines, including Unreal Engine or bespoke game engines
- Experience integrating Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo APIs
- Experience developing SDKs or plugins for other developers
What you get
- Compensation: $115,000-135,000/year
- 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Annual Video Game Budget
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
Worth weighing
- Work location is hybrid, requiring in-office presence Tuesday-Thursday
- No relocation assistance offered for candidates outside reasonable commuting distance
- This role is not focused on gameplay engineering
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Listed by Rushdown Studios on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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