Backend Developer (Go) Multiplayer

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.