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Senior Web Full Stack Engineer (Las Vegas)

Skillz

Las Vegas, NV
Full Time
Senior
154k-154k
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Join a team made up of alums from top tech companies and enjoy a culture of impact, comprehensive benefits, wellness support, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and develop scalable, user-facing web applications using React or similar modern JavaScript frameworks with JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • Design and implement backend services using Ruby, Go, Java, or Node.js, including API design, database integration, and service-oriented architecture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for gaming applications.
  • Work closely with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical specifications and features.
  • Maintain and optimize relational databases, such as MySQL, to ensure performance and reliability.

Requirements

  • Able to work in-office 5 days a week in Las Vegas HQ (relocation assistance available).
  • Experience in building scalable, user-facing web applications with React or similar frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript.
  • 3+ years of backend development experience with Ruby, Go, Java, or Node.js, including API design and database integration.
  • 2+ years of experience working with relational databases such as MySQL.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a technical field of study, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience in the Gaming Industry or with Unity and a passion for building services for games is preferred.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS or Kubernetes (K8s), managing and deploying backend services in production.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience (excluding internships).
  • 2+ years of experience building web applications with React or similar frameworks.
  • 3+ years of backend development experience with Ruby, Go, Java, or Node.js.
  • 2+ years of experience with relational databases such as MySQL.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Total starting compensation including Base + Equity: $153,600.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for you and your dependents.
  • 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options.
  • Wellness initiatives including meditation, mental health resources, physical fitness coaching, family planning, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays, including a shutdown between Christmas and New Years.
  • Onsite headquarters with free daily breakfast and catered lunch, snacks, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, team bonding events.

Working at Skillz

Skillz fosters a culture of impact, innovation, and collaboration. The company values diversity and inclusion, operates like a startup with high standards for professional growth, and encourages employees to voice feedback and contribute to product improvements. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, CNBC’s Disruptor 50, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, Skillz is committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive work environment where passion and innovation thrive.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 5, 2025
Salary154k-154k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

About Skillz

Website

skillz.com

Company Size

101-250 employees

Location

Las Vegas, NV

Industry

Software Publishers

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