Principal Frontend Engineer, Blitz
$220-260k
+ Stock options program + Annual performance bonus
More information about location
4+ days a week in office
Online gaming platform
Open for applications
Online gaming platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$220-260k
+ Stock options program + Annual performance bonus
More information about location
4+ days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To become every gamer's personal gaming coach, helping them improve with unique performance insights and learning tools.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of professional front-end development experience
- Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries
- Strong understanding of advanced JavaScript concepts, including IndexedDB, Proxy, Symbols, and state management libraries such as Valtio
- Experience with Rust and its integration with front-end technologies is a plus
- Proven experience in developing and optimizing service worker scripts for caching
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to understand and untangle complex codebases
- Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience with performance tuning and building high-performance applications
- Ability to mentor and lead junior developers
Desirable
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong interest in gaming
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Principal Frontend Engineer to join the Blitz team where you will be instrumental in shaping a new platform that enhances gaming experiences through interactive mobile applications and dynamic overlays
- As a Principal Front-End Developer, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to streamline and optimize our existing desktop application
- You will bring your deep technical expertise and high emotional intelligence to bear on a challenging codebase, simplifying and enhancing it for scalability and maintainability
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including back-end developers, designers, and product managers, to deliver a seamless and efficient user experience
- Analyze and understand the existing complex codebase, including bespoke systems and advanced front-end techniques
- Refactor, optimize, and simplify the codebase to ensure scalability and maintainability
- Implement state management solutions using technologies such as IndexedDB, Proxy, Symbols, Valtio, and other advanced JavaScript concepts
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in TypeScript
- Develop and maintain service worker scripts for caching and performance improvements
- Collaborate with other developers to ensure smooth integration of front-end components with back-end services
- Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers
- Work on performance tuning and optimization of the application to ensure high-speed and efficient functionality
- Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies and best practices
Our take
Blitz is providing a platform for online multiplayer gaming, with a specific focus on competitive gameplay. Founded in 2019 by a team of former eSport professionals and game developers, Blitz was created with the goal of developing a more streamlined and accessible way for gamers to compete in their favorite games.
The platform supports a range of popular games, including Apex Legends, League of Legends, and Valorant, among others. As well as offering a variety of features, including automated matchmaking, live stat tracking, and a leaderboard system that allows gamers to compete for prizes and recognition, Blitz is enhancing the competitive gaming experience.
Over the years Blitz has secured a number of partnerships with several of the world's leading gaming companies, including Riot Games and Epic Games, and most recently announced it would be partnering with Avalanche to bring its platform to the world of Web3. With Avalanche emerging as a leader in game development, this is a critical time for the acceleration of Blitz' platform.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2018
$1.5m
SEED
Nov 2015
$2m
SEED
Total funding: $3.7m
Company benefits
- Unlimited vacation policy
- 100% employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
- 401k matching
- Company-wide team building events
Company values
- Trustworthiness: Gamers trust Blitz to deliver the most up-to-date builds, guides, tips, and insights. Like a good coach, Blitz gives you the fundamentals to improve then gets out of your way and lets you play to your strengths.
- Inclusivity: Blitz helps gamers of any skill level improve their play. Whether you're new to competitive gaming or a seasoned veteran, anyone can enjoy how Blitz automates and simplifies the learning process.
- Energy: Gamers use Blitz because they know it works fast, delivering real-time insights and enhancements. We're constantly adapting and staying ahead of the meta without losing steam.
- Confidence: With a sleek and striking design, Blitz projects gaming expertise. Backed by eSports pros and top-notch data nerds, we know what makes gaming easier and how to help players get better.
- Empowerment: Blitz is like a good mentor, not a commander. Downloading Blitz gives players the direction and motivation to enter the competitive gaming scene and rank up with less stress and confusion.
Company HQ
Westchester, Los Angeles, CA
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Leadership
Andy Dinh
(CEO)Also the founder of the gaming platform, TSM.
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