About Battle Creek Games

Battle Creek Games is the creative force behind high-octane mobile titles like Offroad Outlaws, No Limit Drag Racing 2, and American Marksman. We’re a data-driven, collaborative studio dedicated to delivering top-tier gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide. Our team thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and a commitment to quality in every aspect of game development.

Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and scaling the robust backend infrastructure that powers our live-operated titles. You’ll work alongside Unity gameplay engineers, data scientists, game designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure our backend systems are secure, scalable, and performant. Your expertise will drive critical features including multiplayer functionality, real-time analytics, and seamless server integration—all tightly coupled with Unity-based game clients—to support the dynamic demands of modern mobile gaming.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design:

  • Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and scalable server infrastructures supporting millions of concurrent users.

  • Design for high availability, fault tolerance, and low latency.

• Development & Optimization:

  • Write clean, efficient, and secure code (primarily C#, plus Java or similar).

  • Optimize performance, conduct rigorous testing, and implement monitoring/logging.

• Cloud Integration & Scalability:

  • Leverage AWS, GCP, or Azure for scalable deployments.

  • Develop auto-scaling, load-balancing, and disaster-recovery strategies.

• Collaboration & Mentorship:

  • Partner with designers and engineers to integrate gameplay features (events, leaderboards, live-ops) with backend services.

  • Mentor junior engineers, review code, champion best practices.

• Security & Data Integrity:

  • Implement robust security measures to protect player data.

  • Ensure data consistency across distributed systems using SQL and NoSQL solutions.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay current with industry trends (backend × Unity).

  • Lead post-mortems and implement preventative improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional backend engineering experience, including shipping at least one Unity-powered game or live-ops feature.

• Deep proficiency in C# (Unity scripting) and one or more server-side languages (e.g., C#, Java, Go).

• Hands-on experience creating or integrating client–server gameplay features in Unity, including authentication, matchmaking, real-time multiplayer, or cloud-saved data.

• Demonstrated expertise with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.

• Strong background in database design and management (SQL & NoSQL) and real-time data processing.

• Proven track record of performance optimization, debugging, and security best practices.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; experience mentoring and leading engineering teams.

• Bonus: Experience with analytics pipelines, live-ops tooling, or authoritative server architecture for mobile games.

• Bonus: Experience with Heroic Labs Cloud/Nakama/Hiro/Satori

Why Join Battle Creek Games?

• High-Impact Role – Build the backend systems that power hit mobile games enjoyed by millions.

• Collaborative Culture – Work with a talented, creative team that values innovation, data-driven decisions, and continuous learning.

• Professional Growth – Mentorship, skill development, and leadership opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive Compensation – Comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and attractive salary incentives.

Ready to Shape the Future of Mobile Gaming?

If you’re a seasoned backend engineer with Unity experience and a passion for building scalable, secure systems for cutting-edge mobile games, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your résumé and a brief note outlining your relevant experience. Join us at Battle Creek Games and help us drive innovation in the gaming world!