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We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer (Go) to help build and scale the backend infrastructure powering Farcana Shooter.
This is a high-load, multiplayer environment where low latency, stability, scalability, and real-time systems matter. You’ll work on matchmaking, player sessions, progression, inventory systems, game economy, and backend architecture designed to support large-scale concurrent players.
This role is for engineers who enjoy solving infrastructure and distributed systems challenges in real production environments.
WHO YOU ARE
You understand that multiplayer backend is not CRUD.
You enjoy solving low-latency and distributed systems problems.
You care about reliability, scalability, and player experience.
You’re comfortable taking ownership in production environments.
You like building systems that operate under real load.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain backend services for multiplayer gameplay.
Build systems for matchmaking, progression, inventory, and player sessions.
Design scalable APIs and microservices.
Optimize latency-critical systems.
Work with distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
Collaborate with DevOps on Kubernetes, observability, and CI/CD.
Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews.
REQUIREMENTS
4+ years of commercial Go experience.
Strong understanding of concurrent systems.
Experience with high-load or real-time backend systems.
Experience with REST, gRPC, WebSockets.
Strong PostgreSQL experience.
Experience with messaging systems (Kafka / NATS / RabbitMQ).
Understanding of distributed systems architecture.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
NICE TO HAVE
MMO / multiplayer backend experience.
Anti-cheat systems.
LiveOps systems.
High CCU projects.
WHAT WE OFFER
Real ownership and direct impact on a global AI infrastructure product.
Fast execution, low bureaucracy, and a highly collaborative, idea-driven team.
Exposure to cutting-edge AI, gaming platforms, and digital asset economies.
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
24 days annual leave, plus public holidays.
Health insurance.
Modern office in Yas Creative Hub.
Continuous learning through real-world problem solving — not just theory.
The opportunity to shape what you're working on and influence product direction.
A diverse, open-minded team where ideas are genuinely heard.
Farcana
Farcana is a tournament of Stars. It was established to test the capabilities of Axelar, a compound found on Mars that can bind to humans and give them amazing powers at a high cost. In the year 2101, most major issues of humanity are solved not through wars or political conflict but through powerful, enhanced individuals battling them out on the Farcana Arena. Each one of them has personal goals, dreams, and ideals, which only the winners will get to implement in the world.
Archived on: 5/25/2026
