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Rushdown Studios

Backend Engineer (Golang)

$100K - $140K/yr

Founded by games industry veterans, Rushdown was created with a simple philosophy in mind: We ... Our Role Rushdown Studios is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join us in support of ...

Rushdown Studios

Backend Engineer (Golang)

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$100K - $140K/yr

Founded by games industry veterans, Rushdown was created with a simple philosophy in mind: We ... Our Role Rushdown Studios is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join us in support of ...

Alphabe Insight Inc

Back-end associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Entry Level Back-End Associate to join our growing technical team in ... You will work closely with developers, analysts, and project stakeholders to support and enhance ...

Kindling LLC

Back-End Engineer

San Francisco, CA

About the role We're looking for an entry-level back-end engineer to join our engineering team. He/she would work closely with our existing team to help build our various projects as well as our ...

Limitless East Marketing

Back-end associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Entry Level Back-End Associate to join our growing technical team in ... You will work closely with developers, analysts, and project stakeholders to support and enhance ...

teamLFG

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As a Staff Services Engineer for teamLFG, you will design and build the core services that take our ... Build and maintain production-quality backend game services * Collaborate daily with a cross ...

Game Plan Tech

Backend Software Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools * Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities * Self ... Why Game Plan Tech? Join a dynamic and growing team at Game Plan Tech, dedicated to empowering ...

teamLFG

Staff Services Engineer

$190K - $285K/yr

As a Staff Services Engineer for teamLFG, you will design and build the core services that take our ... Build and maintain production-quality backend game services * Collaborate daily with a cross ...

teamLFG

Senior Services Engineer (Orchestration)

$160K - $240K/yr

Build and maintain production-quality backend game orchestration services, including dynamic ... internal developer experience * Effectively write clear, concise, and accurate technical ...

Rave

Senior / Lead Backend Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

Company Description If you have played the top 100 mobile games in the market, you probably used ... Creating fault-tolerant systems that make the devops team happy to deploy your code * Designing and ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level backend game developer in the United States is $57.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.36 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Backend Game Developer vs Backend Software Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Backend Game DeveloperBackend Software Engineer
Required CredentialsDegree in Computer Science or related field, basic programming skillsDegree in Computer Science or related field, proficiency in backend technologies
Work EnvironmentGame studios, entertainment industry, collaborative teamsTech companies, enterprise environments, cross-industry
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming and entertainment sectorsAcross various industries including finance, tech, and gaming
Common Search/ComparisonYes, often compared for entry-level roles in backend developmentYes, as a related career path in software development

The Entry Level Backend Game Developer focuses on creating server-side components for games, often working within gaming studios. In contrast, a Backend Software Engineer works across multiple industries developing backend systems for various applications. While both roles require similar foundational skills and education, their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Backend Game Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,086 per year, or $57.7 per hour.
Backend Engineer (Golang)

Backend Engineer (Golang)

Rushdown Studios

Remote

$100K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Founded by games industry veterans, Rushdown was created with a simple philosophy in mind: We believe that when talented developers are consistently challenged and given clear ownership of their work, extraordinary things will happen. As a co-dev game studio, we now focus on solving some of the most difficult problems that face multiplayer games - and we bring our experience working on games like PUBG, League of Legends, and Rocket League with us. We truly love the work we do and we want to funnel our passion and expertise into features and games that billions of players will enjoy worldwide.
Our Role
Rushdown Studios is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join us in support of our partner studio! In this role, you'll work to build out game backends and encounter a variety of unique technical challenges.
Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated and demonstrated team player with the ability to juggle and jump between different tasks as necessary. Game development experience is preferred due to the nature of this project, but it's not mandatory; we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements listed below!
Work Location: Rushdown Studios is based in Saratoga Springs, NY and we have a strong preference for local candidates willing to work from our office on a hybrid basis (i.e., Tuesday-Thursday) or fully remote candidates in the Eastern United States. However, we're always open to expanding our list of remote-eligible states for the right candidate, as well.
Disclaimer: Please note that this is not a gameplay engineering role.
Responsibilities
  • Prototype and build cloud-based microservices in the backend.
  • Develop new services and author software design documents.
  • General support for live features and releases.
  • Work closely with our partners and take / provide technical feedback.
  • Contribute to a healthy technical culture that encourages engineers to learn and grow.
  • Partner with designers to iterate on features and optimize for a smoother player experience.

Requirements
  • Three (3) years of professional experience using Go to write high-performance applications.
  • At least one (1) year of professional experience with C++.
  • Ability to dive into a game engine to complete a task.
  • Proficiency with scalable non-relational database solutions (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).
  • Willingness to selflessly put player experiences first - before even your own code and ego.
  • Ability to comfortably navigate and integrate with one or more cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Proactive approach to communication, particularly when it comes to unblocking yourself and navigating obstacles as part of a team.

Nice-to-Haves
  • Familiarity with game server scaling and orchestration frameworks.
  • Experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, Amazon SQS).
  • Experience with PlayFab, Epic Online Services, or other popular backend game services.
  • Experience integrating Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo APIs or adhering to their Technical Requirements Checklists (TRCs).

Benefits:
  • Compensation: $100,000-140,000/year. Please note that final base pay will ultimately depend upon a combination of factors, including your prior experience, general qualifications, and broader skill set.
  • 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Annual Video Game Budget
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave

EEO Statement
At Rushdown Studios, we believe that we're made better by each of the different perspectives that our team members bring to the table. We said it above, and we'll say it again: We want to hear from you, even if you don't meet all of the requirements for a specific role.
We're also an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race; color; ancestry or national origin; religion; physical or mental disability; age; sex, including pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender, gender identity, or gender expression; medical condition; genetic information; or marital, military, or veteran status.

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