Senior Backend Engineer - Engine

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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming
The Role
Design, build, and operate scalable backend services and infrastructure for a high-throughput gaming platform. Own production systems end-to-end, implement distributed microservices, optimize cloud infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform, and contribute to data platforms (ClickHouse). Collaborate across backend, platform, DevOps, and data engineering to evolve architecture and scale globally.
Summary Generated by Built In
Build the platform behind one of the fastest-growing businesses in crypto.

'Engine' is the remote gaming server behind one of the world's largest online casino platforms, enabling game developers from around the world to integrate, launch and scale their games. Join our engineering team to build the backend platform, infrastructure and services powering thousands of games, billions of bets, and the future of online gaming.

In just 18 months, we've grown to over 2,000 games, doubled in size this year alone, and continue expanding into new markets around the world. Our engineering team remains lean, giving every engineer real ownership and the opportunity to make decisions that directly shape the platform.

Why Stake Engine?

We believe great engineers should spend their time solving hard problems - not repetitive ones.

AI is becoming a core part of how we build software. We're investing in AI-assisted development, evolving our Rust codebase and engineering standards so engineers can move faster, automate repetitive work, and focus on architecture, performance and product innovation.

We're looking for engineers who embrace modern tooling and see AI as a force multiplier, not a replacement for strong engineering fundamentals.

What you'll do

This is a backend first role with exposure across Platform, DevOps and Data Engineering.

  • Build and scale backend services using Go and Rust.
  • Own production systems from design through to deployment.
  • Build and optimise scalable cloud infrastructure with Kubernetes and Terraform.
  • Contribute to data platforms powered by ClickHouse.
  • Help evolve our architecture as we continue to scale globally.
  • High ownership and autonomy from day one.
  • Work across backend, infrastructure and data engineering.
  • Build technology operating at significant global scale.
What we're looking for

You'll thrive here if you:

  • Proven experience designing and building scalable backend systems, distributed architectures, and microservices.
  • Enjoy owning systems end-to-end.
  • Are comfortable balancing feature delivery with operational excellence.
  • Have exposure to cloud infrastructure or DevOps.
  • Love solving complex technical problems at scale.

Some of the perks of working with us:

Office Perks & Environment

  • In-house baristas serving free coffee, tea, fresh juices, and smoothies
  • Daily catered breakfast and regular company-wide events
  • Snack walls and drink fridges on every floor
  • Fun /modern office spaces with pool tables, table tennis, gaming consoles, and an F1 simulator

Wellbeing & Personal Development

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
  • 9,000+ courses on our Learning & Development platform
  • One paid volunteer day per year
  • Weekly Wednesday massages by professional masseuses

Team Connection & Rewards

  • Team budgets for lunches and activities to celebrate achievements
  • Social sports teams and participation in Corporate Games
  • Easygo branded swag
  • Birthday and work anniversary gift vouchers, plus a chance to win prizes 

Events & Experiences

  • Company-wide talks with key partners such as Everton FC and Team Sauber in Formula 1
  • Office visits from big-name streamers
  • Meet Ambassadors like Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya
  • Ballots for exclusive tickets to events like Formula 1, UFC, and more sporting and music events

We believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experiences, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
We’re a global team of dreamers, creators, and game-changers from every walk of life, united by a passion for entertainment that inspires the world.
We believe that the best ideas come from different perspectives, so we actively welcome and champion talent from all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and experiences. Whether you're just starting out or bringing decades of experience, your unique voice matters here.

 

Skills Required

  • Proven experience designing and building scalable backend systems, distributed architectures, and microservices
  • Hands-on experience building and scaling backend services using Go
  • Hands-on experience building and scaling backend services using Rust
  • Experience owning production systems from design through deployment and operations
  • Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
  • Experience contributing to data platforms, specifically ClickHouse
  • Exposure to cloud infrastructure or DevOps practices
  • Ability to balance feature delivery with operational excellence and solve complex problems at scale
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The Company
HQ: Melbourne, Victoria
734 Employees

What We Do

At Easygo we proudly stand as a prominent service provider to a powerhouse of brands within the iGaming industry, including Stake.com, Kick.com and Twist Gaming. Stake is the world's largest crypto casino, and leads the industry with a seamless online casino and sportsbook experience. Level up your online entertainment with Kick.com, the vibrant live streaming platform, which connects millions of gamers and content creators worldwide. All alongside the innovative game design studio, Twist Gaming, which takes creativity to new heights by crafting cutting-edge and captivating games. Our commitment to placing our clients and their communities' entertainment at the forefront of everything we do, has solidified us as the ultimate online service provider for entertainment companies. Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne, our growth has been remarkable. From humble beginnings to a thriving workforce of 200+, we've expanded not only in numbers but in ambition. There really is something for everyone here, whether you work in Tech, Marketing, Operations, Mathematics or Design, we are sure to have something for everyone. Click play, on your career today! The last 2 years have been huge for us, we have grown from 20 to 100+ team members. Whilst the products that we build are global we have two amazing offices in the same building in the heart of the CBD with all the bells and whistles you could ever want. Including an in-house barista, pool, and table tennis tables, PS5 and Nintendo Switches, a meditation room, help yourself drinks fridge and snack wall, catered breakfast daily, weekly massages and team lunch.

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