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Senior/Lead Backend Engineer at Medal | New York City

MedalNew York City
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

You NeedA minimum of 5 years of backend engineering experience, particularly in production environments. Expertise in Java and hands-on experience in developing scalable microservices. Proficiency in designing and maintaining robust APIs and backend systems. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. A passion for gaming and creating engaging user experiences.

About the job

About Medal

Medal stands as the premier platform for gaming clips, rapidly evolving to connect millions of gamers who capture, share, and replay their most thrilling moments. Our community showcases billions of unique clips each year, fueling the next generation of gaming interactions—where social engagement, monetization, and creator empowerment converge. Our commitment is to create intuitive products that simplify the sharing, discovery, and connection of gaming highlights, making every interaction enjoyable.

With an impressive seed funding of $133M from General Catalyst and Khosla, we are on a mission to unveil the future of gaming intelligence.

The Role

As a pivotal part of our engineering team, you will contribute to the backend systems that handle everything from real-time in-app communication and the storage of billions of user-generated clips to our machine learning-driven feeds and social functionalities. We are in search of a Senior or Lead Backend Engineer who can help us scale and enhance this crucial infrastructure.

In this position, you will collaborate with product, infrastructure, and data teams to design and construct highly scalable, low-latency systems. Your responsibilities will include crafting essential APIs, refining our backend architecture, mentoring fellow engineers, and making impactful technical decisions that affect millions of users.

If you are passionate about building resilient systems, envisioning architecture at scale, and eager to engage with a product that intertwines gaming, content, and community, this opportunity is tailored for you.

You Will

  • Design and implement backend systems and REST APIs catering to millions of users and billions of clips.

  • Take ownership of features from conception through to deployment.

  • Collaborate with diverse teams across product, ML, and mobile to create harmonious experiences.

  • Scale our systems to accommodate user growth, content expansion, and feature enhancements.

  • Lead engineering initiatives, influence architectural strategies, and mentor junior and mid-level backend engineers.

  • Assist in maintaining our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Optimize databases, APIs, and services to enhance performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

  • Contribute to technical strategy, roadmap, and best practices across the team.

About Medal

Medal is redefining the landscape of gaming content with its innovative platform that empowers gamers to capture and share their most memorable moments. With substantial backing and a clear vision, we are on a transformative journey in the gaming industry.

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