Backend Software Engineer (remote)
80000 $ - 100000 $Haiven
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What are you working on?
- The name of the project(s): Haiven.gg digital game distribution platform
- At what stage of the project(s)? mid-Alpha; August Beta; October launch
About the Role
We are hiring an experienced Backend Engineer to join our talented team and help build and scale our digital distribution and communications platform. You will focus on designing, building, and maintaining backend services in Go (including REST APIs), WebSocket-driven real-time systems, database modeling, and cloud infrastructure on AWS. You will also contribute to frontend features using SolidJS and JavaScript when needed, ensuring seamless integration between the client and server. We're building real-time chat and direct messaging, community social hubs, developer studios, a virtual economy with on-chain payment processing, an AI-powered trust and safety engine - all backed by a Go monolith designed to scale into microservices. You will work across these systems, shipping features used by real developers and players, and help evolve the platform as we move through Alpha and into Beta. Apply your skills using Agile SCRUM methodologies, rapid prototyping,, and use of AI to augment code review and testing. Reporting to the VP of Product.
If located in Isreal or offshore, you must be available at least 3-hours each day during afternoons in the U.S. Pacific Time Zone.
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Team size and structure?
14
For which tasks (responsibilities)?
Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs in Go for the platform
Architect then build and extend real-time systems including WebSocket-based chat, direct messaging, notifications, and presence
Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and scalable data models
Integrate with AWS services including ECS, S3, CloudFront, Cognito, and CloudWatch
Build and consume event-driven pipelines using NATS and JetStream for our proprietary trust and safety engine and signals system
Implement backend logic for platform features such as studio management, game publishing workflows, virtual currency, and payment processing
Contribute to frontend development using SolidJS and JavaScript/TypeScript, connecting UI components to backend APIs via TanStack Query
Debug production issues, improve performance, and contribute to platform stability
Participate in and lead code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions
Contribute to improving engineering processes, testing, and documentation
What kind of professional are we looking for?
3 to 5 years of professional software development experience
Demonstrated experience building backend services and APIs in Go or a similar systems-level language
Experience designing, querying, and optimizing relational databases (PostgreSQL)
Working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript and at least one modern frontend framework (SolidJS, React, or Vue)
Experience working with cloud infrastructure on AWS (ECS, S3, IAM, or similar services)
Experience with real-time communication patterns such as WebSockets, event queues, or pub/sub systems
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
Experience supporting production systems with real users
Familiarity with caching technologies such as Redis or Valkey
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Go in production environments
Experience with SolidJS or reactive frontend frameworks
Experience with message brokers or event streaming (NATS, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tooling
Experience working with AI or ML-backed features at the application level (content moderation, scoring, or recommendations)
Experience building developer-facing tools, admin dashboards, or internal platforms
Experience with on-chain and payment integrations (Stripe or similar)
What is important for us in a person?
Experience in gaming, community platforms, or digital marketplaces
Experience in startup companies, ideally digital distribution platforms
Ability to work independently and take ownership of features end-to-end
Strong communication skills and comfort working in a small, fast-moving team
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in English
Why do we enjoy working here?
What We Offer
Competitive FT salary range between USD $80,000 – $100,000, plus meaningful equity
High-impact ownership and “fingerprints factor” in a small team environment
Opportunity to grow with the company as the platform scales
Work on a product used by real game creators and players
What are the conditions and bonuses?
Remote offshore position
Standard US and Israeli holidays
Standard US and Israeli sick days
Annual planning offsites with paid T&E
Work schedule requires at least a 3-hour daily overlap with PDT
Haiven is headquartered in Washington State, USA
The selection process
Job Overview
Location: Remote – US preferred
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior level (3 to 5 years)
Salary Range: USD $80,000 – $100,000 FT salary based on experience ( adjusted regionally )
Industry: Digital Distribution Platforms, Communications, AI, Gaming, Payments (on-chain),
Required: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in English.
NOTE : Haiven is located in Washington State.
If located in Isreal or offshore, you must be available at least 3-hours each day during afternoons in the U.S. Pacific Time Zone.
Haiven is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a discrimination and harassment-free workplace. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of demographic characteristics or geographic location. We promote meritocracy values, including: active collaboration, clear communication, relentless follow-up, intelligent risk-taking, forbearance, forgiveness, and an ongoing celebration of excellence. Join a team led by a strong faith-based leadership team that lives out our organizational mission, vision, and values.
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