Senior Backend Engineer
Company Overview
Seedworld Studios is focused on innovating the gaming landscape with its upcoming AAA metaverse game, Seedworld. This game merges the captivating worlds of Fantasy and Steampunk. We are currently in search of a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Backend Engineer to join our Product Engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing our product application that underpins one of the largest metaverse endeavors in the industry. You will report to the Head of Engineering and collaborate closely with various teams to actualize our vision.
Responsibilities
Goal Ownership & Delivery: Take charge of team objectives to ensure impactful and timely achievement. Proactively identify and resolve inefficiencies or risks to meet both technical and business requirements.
Backend Development: Lead the creation and upkeep of scalable and efficient backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. Write clean, high-performance, and sustainable code.
System Design & Architecture: Drive the design and implementation of complex systems, making critical architectural decisions to align systems with technical and business needs.
API Design & Integration: Create and manage RESTful APIs, including integrating with third-party APIs, to facilitate smooth business processes and data exchange.
Database Management: Design, optimize, and maintain MongoDB databases to ensure data integrity, security, and scalability.
Monitoring & Optimization: Establish and enhance monitoring and alerting strategies, analyze system data, and ensure high availability and performance.
Code Quality & Reviews: Assume responsibility for the quality and reliability of codebases. Undertake code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor team members for consistency and scalability.
Security Integration: Integrate security best practices into development processes, identify vulnerabilities proactively, and mitigate application risks.
Collaboration & Mentorship: Mentor team members to encourage continuous improvement. Collaborate with various teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and Web3 experts, to align development with business objectives.
Adaptability & Innovation: Work closely with stakeholders to adapt to changing priorities, foster innovations, and align multiple perspectives with business goals.
DevOps Practices: Collaborate on DevOps procedures like continuous integration, deployment, and managing cloud infrastructure (AWS).
User-Centric Focus: Ensure team strategies prioritize customers, balancing technical execution with user-centric design principles.
Documentation: Maintain current and detailed documentation for backend systems to ensure clarity and accessibility for team members.
Team Structure
You will function as a crucial part of a diverse product development team consisting of frontend/backend engineers, test engineers, UI/UX designers, product owners, and Web3 experts.
Company Culture
- Operates fully remotely on a global scale.
- Fosters an agile and inclusive work environment.
- Focuses on user-centric development and continuous enhancement.
- Driven by a passion for building impactful products and supporting team growth.
Requirements
Experience: A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in backend development or as a Senior Software Engineer.
Technical Expertise: Profound knowledge in Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, and REST API design. Experience with frameworks like Express or NestJS is preferred.
Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to mentor team members, promote inclusivity, and uphold team culture.
Web3 Interest: Understanding or interest in the Web3 ecosystem, including wallets, transactions, IDOs/ICOs, and DeFi concepts.
User-Centric Development: Experience collaborating in user-focused settings, harmonizing technical requisites with customer needs.
Adaptability: Proven capability to manage changing priorities effectively and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of the Web3 ecosystem and blockchain technology.
- Experience with high-risk environments such as payment platforms.
- Proficiency in AWS and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Location
- Fully remote position.
- Flexible timezone within working hours falling between 9 AM to 10 PM (UTC).
Benefits
- 21 days of holiday per year in addition to local bank holidays.
- Sick days allowance.
- Budget for training and courses.
- Budget allocated for purchasing work equipment such as laptops.
Salary
Salary paid monthly in stablecoins (USDC).
Game Balance/Numerical Designer
Design and adjust the numerical systems for Web3 event-related products, including event points, prize tiers, lottery drop rates, viral referral setups, NFT-related values, and coordination of in-game and on-chain assets to ensure game balance and playability.
Collaborate closely with the development and design teams to create numerical design plans and follow through on their implementation.
Analyze player data and feedback to continuously optimize event and game numerical systems and economic models.
Participate in the balance testing of events and game content, making timely adjustments to the numbers in response to player behavior and market shifts.
Design and adjust the virtual economy within the game, including currency, items, rewards, etc., in line with the game’s operational strategy.
Create and maintain documentation for numerical design to ensure clear understanding and collaboration within the team.
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in game or event numerical design, with a track record of successful projects preferred.
Familiar with the game and event development process, possessing systematic thinking skills to balance both the fun and commercial needs of the game.
Strong understanding of mathematics and data analysis, with the ability to use tools for numerical simulation and optimization.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, able to communicate and collaborate effectively within an international team.
Strong team collaboration spirit and a high sense of responsibility, able to work efficiently under pressure.
Frontend Engineer
Develop and optimize Web3-related front-end features, ensuring responsiveness and compatibility across user interfaces.
Collaborate with UI designers to transform design mockups into high-quality front-end code.
Ensure front-end code maintainability and scalability, with continuous optimization and refactoring.
Work with back-end developers to integrate and display Web3 data and functionalities.
Stay updated on front-end technology trends to continuously improve and streamline the development process.
Requirements:
Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js.
2-3 years of front-end development experience with Web3-related products.
Knowledge of the gaming industry and user experience design, with the ability to develop highly interactive and visually appealing interfaces.
Bilingual in English and Chinese, able to communicate efficiently with designers and development teams.
Nice to have:
Familiarity with anime culture, with the ability to understand and cater to the target user base.
UI/UX
Responsible for designing and creating the company’s game website (using Figma), including overall page layout, interaction design, and visual elements.
Design and create various event and promotional graphics, as well as social media ads, with creative designs tailored to the game's features and target audience.
Collaborate with product release needs to create art assets required for operations, promotions, and advertising.
Requirements:
1-2 years of industry experience with a strong sense of aesthetics.
Sensitive to the developments and trends in the gaming industry.
Comprehensive knowledge of design principles, strong communication skills, and a high level of responsibility and execution capability.
Nice to have:
Basic hand-drawing skills.
Experience working on visual promotions for anime-style games.
Independently led complete design projects.
Proficient in various design software, with a strong sense of visual expression; experience with C4D and Unreal Engine is a plus.
Global Community Manager
Create, develop and execute the community strategy in alignment with the game’s goals
Work hand-in-hand with marketing to ensure community activities are fully integrated
Own the creation and distribution of engaging, high quality community content
Explore and drive the development of innovative new forms of community content
Understand trends within the community and provide the team with insights
Represent our players within the team and the rest of the company
Manage a global team of external community managers and creative partners
Attract, build & manage strong relationships with existing and new content creators
Regularly track & report on community metrics
Use data to assess and improve the performance of community activities
Requirements:
2+ years of hands-on Community Management experience in the gaming industry
Experience in Building Specific Communities for New Game Launches (Web2/Web3):
Proven track record of building and managing online communities around new game launches, including both Web2 and Web3 games.
Demonstrated success in community engagement and growth with specific examples of community traffic, user engagement, and data figures (e.g.user activity, traffic statistics, retention rates).
Quick thinker with strong organizational and execution abilities.
Exceptional writing skills (native/near-native in English)
Passion for Tarta games (and anime games in general)
Experience addressing difficult situations within the community when required
Experience with social media management and discord/telegram tools
Experience working with content creators and creative agencies
Ability to work independently without guidance
Nice to have:
Any experience in other marketing disciplines and/or content creation
Excitement and/or experience with gaming/NFT projects and collaborations
ACG/anime enthusiast
Interest and/or experience with anime/ARPG type of games
Existing knowledge of YouTube, Insta, Reddit, X, Discord, Telegram
Marketing Manager
Responsible for the daily operations of SpotZero, including social media management, activities, and data.
Create, schedule, and manage engaging and informative content that reflect our brand's values and appeal to our target audience. Make memes, videos, tutorials or host giveaways; we love experiments!
Stay up-to-date with the latest tech, development, and social media trends to ensure our content is relevant and engaging.
Collaborate with our marketing and product teams to align social media campaigns with overall brand strategy and marketing objectives.
Engage with folks, respond to timely queries, and monitor customer reviews.
Analyze performance metrics to understand the effectiveness of your content and strategies, and adapt accordingly.
Requirements:
2-5 years of experience in the gaming industry, with an understanding of growth and traffic to market, a data-driven and method-driven mindset.
Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft content that is both informative and engaging.
Exceptional writing skills (native/near-native in English).
A good sense of humor and the ability to create content that is both entertaining and educational.
Familiarity with Twitter and other social media platforms, as well as tools for scheduling posts, analyzing engagement, etc.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have:
Excitement and/or experience with gaming/NFT projects and collaborations
ACG/anime enthusiast
Interest and/or experience with anime/ARPG type of games
Existing knowledge of YouTube, Insta, Reddit, X, Discord, Telegram