Senior Web Full Stack Engineer (Las Vegas)
@ Skillz Inc.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
On Site
Posted 17 days ago

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About the Job

If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career!

Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. The platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in games while connecting players through fair and meaningful competition.

Why Skillz

At Skillz, you will:

  • Work with a team from top tech companies like Apple, Google, and Tesla.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits including full medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, and equity.
  • Experience wellness support with resources for mental and physical health.
  • Take advantage of competitive paid time off and company holidays.
  • Join a dynamic, in-office environment at the Las Vegas headquarters.

Experience & Requirements

This Senior Web Full Stack Engineer role requires:

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 2+ years in building scalable, user-facing web applications using React (or similar frameworks) with JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • 3+ years in backend development with Ruby, Go, Java, or Node.js, emphasizing API design and database integration.
  • 2+ years of experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL).
  • Bonus: 2+ years working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience in the Gaming Industry or with Unity is ideal.

Location & Work Arrangement

Work onsite 5 days per week at our Las Vegas headquarters. Relocation assistance is available for new arrivals.

Compensation & Additional Perks

Total Starting Compensation including Base + Equity: $153,600. Enjoy free daily breakfast, catered lunch, snacks, a full-size gym, and commuter benefits.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Software Development
  • Full Stack Engineering
  • React
  • JavaScript
  • API Design
  • Backend Development
  • Ruby/Go/Java/Node.js
  • MySQL
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Gaming

How to Get Hired at Skillz Inc.

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Skillz's culture: Review their mission, innovations, and tech news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight full stack and gaming project experiences.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Detail your React, backend, and database expertise.
  • Prepare for interviews: Familiarize with API design and scalable systems.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review React and JavaScript fundamentals.
Study backend API design and integration.
Brush up on relational databases (MySQL).
Explore cloud deployment on AWS or Kubernetes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved complex challenges.
Explain teamwork in a high-pressure setting.
Discuss feedback implementation in projects.
Share experiences adapting to new tech.

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