Software Engineer for Full Stack Web and Backend

Pocket Gems develops free-to-play mobile games that are ridiculously fun. Pocket Gems was founded in 2009 by Daniel Terry and Harlan Crystal. Their first products pioneered the free to play mobile games industry and have delighted and entertained millions of players.

You will rapidly prototype new systems and features using web technology. This includes engineering new, production-facing competitive player vs. player events. Using web technology enables the team to independently operate on an iterative, fast-paced release schedule. This ability gives our creations an outsized impact on players’ engagement, and is a crucial part of our development process and live operations team. You will also develop backend features to support the web applications you build.

* Design and code innovative, scalable and robust features on both the backend and web application layers * Prototype new systems and features * Collaborate closely in small, nimble, cross-functional teams with product managers, artists and designers * Participate in all aspects of the project life-cycle, from ideation to specification to release

* BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience * Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, software design and OOP * Passionate about core games and web technology * 3+ years work experience, including relevant experience building complex web applications * Experience mentoring junior engineers * Experience with Node.js and client-side frameworks such as AngularJS is a plus