Have you ever jumped into a Minecraft world, battled in ARK, or built in Rust? Chances are, you’ve already played on a Shockbyte server. With 60+ games supported and hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, we’re one of the largest game server hosting companies on the planet.
We’re not just building servers — we’re building the future of multiplayer. At Shockbyte, you’ll join a high-performing global team that’s passionate about making game server hosting seamless for players and studios everywhere.
About the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to serve as our technical anchor in Melbourne. This isn't just a role for a "ticket-crusher"—we want a product-led, self-managed Full Stack Product Builder who functions as a strategic all-rounder.
You will transform our Melbourne office from a satellite hub into a self-sustaining product engine. By owning the Australian time zone, you’ll eliminate "dead time," unblock local initiatives, and act as a high-velocity technical resource for the CEO and Marketing teams. You will be a pioneer in AI, using tools like Claude Code and the latest LLM models to automate workflows and rapidly prototype new applications.
Important: Because our core engineering team is based in Europe, this role requires a flexible schedule. You will be expected to attend meetings and syncs outside of regular Australian business hours to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Responsibilities- Drive Executive Velocity: Act as the primary dev resource for the CEO and Marketing to execute high-priority, rapid-turnaround tasks.
- Lead AI Innovation: Push our AI usage forward by building full-scale applications and automation suites using Claude Code and latest AI trends.
- Full-Stack Ownership: Contribute to core squads (Panel or Platform) while handling high-impact tasks like billing module rewrites (PayPal/WHMCS) and site improvements in Storyblok.
- Establish Local Knowledge: Improve technical documentation and act as the "go-to" lead for the Melbourne team.
- On-Call & Reliability: Provide dedicated coverage during Australian business hours and maintain syncs with the European dev team.
Requirements
- 5+ Years of Senior Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with the gaming industry, including events such as GDC or Gamescom.
- AI-Native Workflow: Highly experienced with Claude Code, LLM prompt engineering, and the latest AI development best practices.
- Product-Led Mindset: Ability to function as a hybrid between a Product Owner and Developer, identifying problems independently and building foundations.
- Independent & Proactive: A self-managed "A-player" capable of planning work and setting priorities without constant follow-up.
- Timezone Flexibility: Comfortable working late or adjusting hours for crossover syncs with the European engineering team.
- Melbourne-Based: Ability to work from our Melbourne office 3 days per week to sync with local leadership.
- Gamer & Hosting Enthusiast: You don’t just play games; you understand the server-side mechanics. Whether you’ve managed a Minecraft community, climbed the ranks in Rust, or built a home lab, you’re genuinely passionate about game server hosting and performance.
- Deep Architectural Expertise: You aren't just a coder; you are a system designer. You possess a profound understanding of how to build software that is secure, scalable, and performant. In an AI-driven "Vibe Coding" workflow, you act as the human anchor who ensures the "blueprint" is flawless. You understand the trade-offs of different patterns and can architect distributed systems that handle high-concurrency and massive data loads without breaking a sweat.
- Background in cloud infrastructure or game server orchestration.
- Experience scaling a technical team or acting as a Team Lead.
- Passion for automation and "Vibe Coding" to replace manual dev cycles
- Experience in IT or sysadmin roles. You are comfortable in a Linux terminal and understand networking, bare-metal orchestration, and what happens "under the hood" of a server.
Benefits
- 🌏 Hybrid Work – Flexibility to work from home or the office.
- ⏰ Flexible Working Hours – Work around your peak productivity times.
- 🚀 Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and long-term opportunities.
- 📚 Professional Development Budget – Courses, certifications, and conferences.
- 💻 Home Office / Coworking Stipend – Create your perfect workspace.
- 🎮 Virtual Team Events – Trivia, escape rooms, and epic game nights.
- 👕 Company Merch Packs – Hoodies, mugs, and stickers designed for our team.
- ✈️ Travel Opportunities – Represent Shockbyte at global industry events.
- 🖥️ Free Game Server Hosting – Spin up your own servers and play on us.
- 🏆 Esports & Gaming Events – Free tickets to tournaments and expos.
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What We Do
Shockbyte is a game server provider, launched with intentions of providing the highest quality services at the lowest possible price. We're a registered business in Australia and have been providing our services since March 2013, making us one of the longest running Minecraft hosts. Our team is comprised of experienced and dedicated, gamers and developers who've been working in the hosting industry for multiple years. Shockbyte aims to provide an amazing user experience and the best service possible. This is why we use some of the best hardware available and have our staff team spread across 3 continents in order to provide 24 hour support to all clients. With our 24-hour money back guarantee, you've got nothing to lose! So what are you waiting for?
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