Staff Full Stack Engineer, Blitz
$170-200k
Plus annual performance bonus and stock options
More information about location
4+ days a week in office (Playa Vista, CA)
Online gaming platform
Open for applications
Online gaming platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$170-200k
Plus annual performance bonus and stock options
More information about location
4+ days a week in office (Playa Vista, CA)
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
- 6-8 years of proven full stack development experience and the ability to demonstrate high competency with backend architecture
- Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis. Ideal candidates are aligned closely with this tech stack, but 100% alignment is not required
- A strong blend of technical depth, product intuition, and pragmatic decision-making, with a history of taking products from concept to completion
- Growth-oriented, with a desire to achieve ambitious goals, combined with a low ego and a collaborative spirit
Desirable
- A keen interest in generative AI and its applications
- Demonstrated experience with Three.js, WebGL, or other 3D graphics programming
- Knowledge of real-time data streaming and state synchronization
- Previous involvement in the video game industry or an early stage startup
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Staff Full Stack Developer to join the Vibe team at Blitz where you will be instrumental in shaping a new platform that enables users to create mods for their favorite games through advanced AI technology and user-friendly tools
- This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, enjoys being hands-on from the start, and can balance rapid development with scalable, thoughtful solutions
- You will be closely collaborating with amazing Product and Engineering teams to consistently deliver top tier solutions that bring immense value to our community of gamers
- Feature Development: Take charge of developing core platform features from the outset, such as Accounts, Dashboards, Discovery, Community, Project Management, and other key verticals
- Full Stack Architecture: Leverage your full stack experience to establish architectural patterns that enhance the productivity between backend and frontend developers
- Best Practices: Lead the team by example with practices that accelerate development and long term maintainability of the codebase in terms of documentation, testing, peer review, and code quality
- Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, designers, and engineering peers to iterate on features, ensuring alignment with the overall product vision and a bias for iterative progress
- Joining the Vibe team at Blitz means embarking on one of the most intriguing challenges of your career at the intersection of video games and AI
- You’ll be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovative problem-solving, bias toward action, and an inclusive culture that champions personal growth and collective success
- Our team members are not just employees—they are active contributors to the gaming community with a shared vision of transforming the digital landscape
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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