Moon Active is one of the world's fastest-growing mobile game companies, providing entertainment to millions of active users across the universe. The company is headquartered in the heart of Tel Aviv.
We are looking for a Backend Engineer who views AI not just as a tool, but as a fundamental shift in how we build software. You will be responsible for designing high-performance, distributed systems while leaning heavily into an AI-First engineering culture. This means automating everything that can be automated, leveraging LLMs for complex logic, and constantly evolving your workflow with the latest in AI-assisted development.
Responsibilities- Design and maintain robust, high-performance microservices using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Integrate AI agents and LLMs (Cursor, Claude Code) into your daily flow to maximize velocity and code quality.
- Own the full lifecycle of features—from system design and data modeling to deployment on AWS and monitoring at scale.
- Architect and maintain distributed systems designed to handle millions of concurrent requests with sub-millisecond latency.
- 4+ years of Backend Experience- Proven track record in building distributed systems and microservices.
- Strong background in computer science or equivalent high-level hands-on expertise.
- Experience with AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude code) into your workflow.
- Experience building and supporting scalable, high-traffic systems.
- Proactive, self-driven, and highly adaptable. Demonstrates the ability to thrive and excel in an environment where the status quo is constantly challenged.
Advantage:
- Familiarity with Redis, Kafka, and message-queuing patterns.
- Storage: Hands-on experience with both mySQL and Redis databases.
- AI-Engineering: Experience with LLM orchestration (e.g., LangChain) or building AI-powered features
Skills Required
- 4+ years of Backend Experience
- Strong background in computer science or equivalent hands-on expertise
- Experience with AI tools
- Experience building and supporting scalable high-traffic systems
Moon Active Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Moon Active and has not been reviewed or approved by Moon Active.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical and life insurance for employees and, in many locations, their families as outlined in role postings. This breadth of protection is positioned as a core part of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On-site daily meals, stocked kitchens, fitness options (e.g., MultiSport cards, classes), and office events are highlighted across major offices, enhancing everyday value. Gifts and quality facilities further support a lifestyle-oriented experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick leave are explicitly included, with some locations describing generous allowances. Parental leave is also referenced in certain postings, extending time-away support.
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What We Do
As one of the world’s fastest-growing mobile game companies, we produce engaging entertainment that is enjoyed by players across the universe!
