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Manager of Corporate Accounting
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Apr 29, 2024
<p><b><span>Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career<span><b><br ><p><p><span>Are you ready to take your career to the next level Join Skillz the first publiclytraded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games By fostering social competition within games Skillz empowers developers to create multimillion dollar franchises while connecting players through fair enjoyable and meaningful competition<span><p> <p><span>At Skillz we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges Thats why we passionately champion game developers and players alike empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition<span><p> <p><b><span>Life Skillz<span><b> <p><ul><li> <p><span>Culture of Impact Join a united team of builders creators innovators and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win At Skillz we create value and make a difference in the world<span><p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p><span>Comprehensive Benefits We value our team members and provide a comprehensive benefits package to ensure your wellbeing Enjoy 401K matching equity incentives extensive medical dental and vision coverage pretax benefit options and more<span><p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p><span>WorkLife Balance Achieving worklife balance is important to us We offer competitive paid time off PTO amp company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Perks We believe in enhancing your work experience Enjoy weekly team lunches snacks Friday Happy Hours commuter benefits insurances and many more<span><p> <li> <ul><p><b><span>Why Skillz<span><b> <p><ul><li> <p><span>Pioneers of SkillBased Competition Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry we are the pioneer of skillbased competition Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all<span><p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p><span>Impact Beyond Gaming Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as the American Red Cross Susan G Komen American Cancer Society the NAACP and more By participating in Skillz tournaments you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about<span><p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p><span>Recognized Success Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies CNBCs Disruptor 50 San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work Forbes Next BillionDollar Startups and the 1 fastestgrowing company in America on the Inc 5000 list and many more<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Talent Magnet Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do Our team includes experts from Meta Apple Amazon Google Microsoft Twitter Roblox Samsung EA Riot Tinder Intel Twitch and more<span><p> <li> <ul><p><b><span>The Future of Gaming Awaits<span><b><br ><p><p><span>The gaming industry is larger than movies music and books combined with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and over 25 million active developers worldwide Mobile gaming in particular is the fastestgrowing segment projected to reach $300 billion by 2025 At Skillz you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future<span><p> <p><b><span>Job Description<span><b><br ><p><p><span>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Accounting to oversee all transactional accounting activities for Skillz in the areas of revenue cost of revenue accounts payable procurement payrollwages wagerelated expensesaccruals and their related internal controls<span><p> <p><b><span><strong datarenderermark=true>Key competencies<strong><span><b><b><span>Accounting competency<span><b><br ><p><p><span>Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing highly efficient accounting policies SOPs and a strong understanding of US GAAP including system implementations or conversions Must have the mindset and ability to push back on other managers throughout a growing organization to implement and uphold internal controls<span><p> <p><b><span>Reporting competency<span><b><br ><p><p><span>Must have competence in preparing financial reportsanalyses and working with internalexternal auditors to resolve inquiries Understanding financial statement positioning of accounting transactions eg knowing when to book prepaid expenses accruals income statement vs balance sheet<span><p> <p><b><span>Technical competency<span><b><br ><p><p><span>Must have a solid understanding of the accounts payable payroll sharebased compensation procurement and revenuecycle processes along with their impact on financial statements Must have the confidence to question the integrity and purpose of accounting transactions and understand the consequences of noncompliance with Company policy eg signoffsdelegations of authority support documentation business necessity pricing reasonableness<span><p> <p><b><span>Systems competency<span><b><br ><p><p><span>Systems proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable software package Demonstrated knowledge in automating manual accounting processes eg travel expenses procuretopay up to integration with the general ledger<span><p> <p><b><span><strong datarenderermark=true>Qualifications<strong><span><b> <p><ul><li> <p><span>Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Experience with fullcharge ownershipsupervision of accounts payable payroll sharebased compensation and preparation of monthly journal entries accruals demonstrated by a stepbystep close process for accounts payableprocurement and payroll<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Minimum 4+ years of experience as a manager within an Accounting function preferably in a midcap $200 million to $500 million annual revenue or larger company<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Minimum of 7+ years of relevant operational accounting experience with a mixture of experience in different industries gaming experience is a plus but not required<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Minimum of 5+ years working with external andor internal auditors knowing when to push back on auditors when needed for instance volume of audit samples<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>CPA preferred but not required<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Knowledge of NetSuite or other comparable general ledger systems<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Public accounting experience andor knowledge of sales and use tax is a plus<span><p> <li> <ul><p><b> <b><b><span>Join Skillz and Lets Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming <span><b><br ><p><p><p> <p><p> <p><span>LIOnsite LIJP1<span><p> <div> <p><span>Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce we do not discriminate on the basis of age race sex gender gender identity color religion national origin sexual orientation marital status citizenship veteran status or disability status and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance<span><em><span><span><em><p> <div>
Software Engineer, Platform
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted May 11, 2024
Skillz, a leading mobile esports platform, is seeking a Software Engineer with 2+ years of professional experience in object-oriented programming and cloud providers. The role involves developing complex, distributed, cloud-based solutions and industry-leading technology for competitions and social features. Skillz offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic agile development environment. The company is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Associate Product Manager, Live Ops
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Apr 10, 2024
Skillz, a leading mobile games platform and esports company, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to focus on live events and enhance player experience. The role involves defining and executing the Live Game strategy, initiating new Live Ops features, analyzing A/B tests, and driving A/B test backlog. The ideal candidate should have 1+ years of experience in a Project or Product management role in the gaming industry, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Skillz offers competitive compensation packages and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.
Lead Software Engineer (Mobile SDK)
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted May 01, 2024
Skillz, a leading mobile esports platform, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Mobile SDK) to shape the technical vision and strategy for the SDK organization. The role involves developing core features for the SDK, boosting retention, engagement, and monetization metrics, and working in-office 5 days a week in San Mateo or Las Vegas. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in React Native, Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift, and experience in mentoring engineering teams. The total compensation ranges from 160K to 500K, depending on the final level and location. Skillz offers comprehensive benefits, wellness support, and a culture of impact, making it an attractive employer in the gaming industry.
Software Engineer (Mobile SDK)
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted May 01, 2024
Skillz is a mobile esports platform that hosts casual mobile gaming tournaments, empowering developers to create multi-million dollar franchises and connecting players through fair and meaningful competition. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, wellness support, and perks, and is recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the industry.
Senior / Lead Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA)
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted May 01, 2024
Skillz is a company that is revolutionizing the gaming industry by providing a platform for competitive mobile games. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, wellness support, and a culture of impact. The company is looking for a DBA to join their team and help define the database strategy across the company.
Senior Software Engineer (Mobile SDK)
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted May 01, 2024
Skillz, a leading mobile esports platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Mobile SDK) to shape the technical vision and strategy for the SDK organization. The role involves developing core features for the SDK, boosting retention, engagement, and monetization metrics, and working in-office 5 days a week in San Mateo or Las Vegas. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in React Native, Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift, and experience in the gaming industry or Unity. The total compensation ranges from 160K to 290K, depending on the final level and location. Skillz offers comprehensive benefits, wellness support, and a culture of impact, making it an attractive employer in the gaming industry.
Lead / Principal Cloud Engineer
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Apr 28, 2024
<p><b>Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career<b> <p><p>Are you ready to take your career to the next level Join Skillz the first publiclytraded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games By fostering social competition within games Skillz empowers developers to create multimillion dollar franchises while connecting players through fair enjoyable and meaningful competition<p> <p>At Skillz we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges Thats why we passionately champion game developers and players alike empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition<p> <p><b>Life Skillz<b> <p><ul><li> <p>Culture of Impact Join a united team of builders creators innovators and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win At Skillz we create value and make a difference in the world<p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p>Comprehensive Benefits We value our team members and provide a comprehensive benefits package to ensure your wellbeing Enjoy 401K matching equity incentives extensive medical dental and vision coverage pretax benefit options and more<p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p>WorkLife Balance Achieving worklife balance is important to us We offer competitive paid time off PTO amp company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions<p> <li> <li> <p>Perks We believe in enhancing your work experience Enjoy weekly team lunches snacks Friday Happy Hours commuter benefits insurances and many more<p> <li> <ul><p><b>Why Skillz<b> <p><ul><li> <p>Pioneers of SkillBased Competition Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry we are the pioneer of skillbased competition Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all<p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p>Impact Beyond Gaming Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as the American Red Cross Susan G Komen American Cancer Society the NAACP and more By participating in Skillz tournaments you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about<p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p>Recognized Success Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies CNBCs Disruptor 50 San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work Forbes Next BillionDollar Startups and the 1 fastestgrowing company in America on the Inc 5000 list and many more<p> <li> <li> <p>Talent Magnet Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do Our team includes experts from Meta Apple Amazon Google Microsoft Twitter Roblox Samsung EA Riot Tinder Intel Twitch and more<p> <li> <ul><p><b>The Future of Gaming Awaits<b> <p><p>The gaming industry is larger than movies music and books combined with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and over 25 million active developers worldwide Mobile gaming in particular is the fastestgrowing segment projected to reach $300 billion by 2025 At Skillz you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future <p> <p><b><strong>About the role<strong><b> <p><p><span datasheetsvalue= team= is= building= the= cloud= infrastructure= and= application= delivery= platform= that= powering= skillz= engineering= we= are= leveraging= containers= kubernetes= gitops= practices= developing= cutting= edge= ci= tooling= to= name= a= few= important= areas= of= development= datasheetsuserformat=>Our team is building the cloud infrastructure and application delivery platform that is powering Skillz engineering We are leveraging containers Kubernetes GitOps practices and developing cutting edge CICD tooling to name a few important areas of development<span><p> <p><b><strong>What youll do<strong><b> <p><ul><li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Designing implementing and delivering core platform infrastructure and services to production<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Understanding the needs of Skillz engineering teams and develop tooling to increase development efficiency<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Proactively maintain the availability of Skillzs cloud infrastructure<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Work closely with engineering teams to constantly improve the stability and observability of all services in the Skillz ecosystem<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Enable and manage seamless upgrades of infrastructure and services through automation<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Leverage container platforms such as Kubernetes for largescale deployment of microservices<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Design deploy and manage Skillzs infrastructure in public clouds AWS or GCP<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Identify gather analyze and automate responses to key performance metrics logs and alerts<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Ensure infrastructure security compliance<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Disaster recovery planning and regional failover testing<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Automatic scaling of infrastructure and services<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Conduct postmortems to analyze and prevent repeat failures<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Develop and optimize continuous integration and deployment processes CICD<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= implementing= and= delivering= core= platform= infrastructure= services= to= production= the= needs= of= skillz= engineering= teams= develop= tooling= increase= development= efficiency= maintain= availability= cloud= closely= with= constantly= improve= stability= observability= all= in= ecosystem= manage= seamless= upgrades= through= automation= container= platforms= such= as= kubernetes= for= largescale= deployment= microservices= deploy= public= clouds= or= gcp= gather= analyze= automate= responses= key= performance= metrics= logs= alerts= security= compliance= recovery= planning= regional= failover= testing= scaling= postmortems= prevent= repeat= failures= optimize= continuous= integration= processes= periodic= oncall= duties= needed= on= a= regular= scheme= basis= datasheetsuserformat=>Conduct periodic oncall duties as needed on a regular scheme basis<span><li> <ul><p><b><strong>Qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li><span datasheetsvalue= in= computer= science= or= related= technical= field= equivalent= practical= experience= one= more= of= go= python= java= ruby= knowledge= containerization= and= cloud= services= frameworks= both= kubernetes= aws= years= experience= as= a= devops= engineer= site= reliability= infrastructure= backend= engineering= designing= analyzing= troubleshooting= largescale= distributed= systems= problemsolving= approach= coupled= with= strong= communication= skills= sense= ownership= drive= to= debug= optimize= code= automate= routine= tasks= process= documentation= change= management= logging= monitoring= alerting= tools= such= new= relic= elk= datadog= pagerduty= datasheetsuserformat=>BS in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= in= computer= science= or= related= technical= field= equivalent= practical= experience= one= more= of= go= python= java= ruby= knowledge= containerization= and= cloud= services= frameworks= both= kubernetes= aws= years= experience= as= a= devops= engineer= site= reliability= infrastructure= backend= engineering= designing= analyzing= troubleshooting= largescale= distributed= systems= problemsolving= approach= coupled= with= strong= communication= skills= sense= ownership= drive= to= debug= optimize= code= automate= routine= tasks= process= documentation= change= management= logging= monitoring= alerting= tools= such= new= relic= elk= datadog= pagerduty= datasheetsuserformat=>Fluent in one or more of Go Python Java or Ruby<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= in= computer= science= or= related= technical= field= equivalent= practical= experience= one= more= of= go= python= java= ruby= knowledge= containerization= and= cloud= services= frameworks= both= kubernetes= aws= years= experience= as= a= devops= engineer= site= reliability= infrastructure= backend= engineering= designing= analyzing= troubleshooting= largescale= distributed= systems= problemsolving= approach= coupled= with= strong= communication= skills= sense= ownership= drive= to= debug= optimize= code= automate= routine= tasks= process= documentation= change= management= logging= monitoring= alerting= tools= such= new= relic= elk= datadog= pagerduty= datasheetsuserformat=>Deep knowledge of containerization and cloud services frameworks in both Kubernetes and AWS<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= in= computer= science= or= related= technical= field= equivalent= practical= experience= one= more= of= go= python= java= ruby= knowledge= containerization= and= cloud= services= frameworks= both= kubernetes= aws= years= experience= as= a= devops= engineer= site= reliability= infrastructure= backend= engineering= designing= analyzing= troubleshooting= largescale= distributed= systems= problemsolving= approach= coupled= with= strong= communication= skills= sense= ownership= drive= to= debug= optimize= code= automate= routine= tasks= process= documentation= change= management= logging= monitoring= alerting= tools= such= new= relic= elk= datadog= pagerduty= datasheetsuserformat=>6+ years of experience as a DevOps engineer Site Reliability Engineer Cloud Infrastructure or backend engineering<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= in= computer= science= or= related= technical= field= equivalent= practical= experience= one= more= of= go= python= java= ruby= knowledge= containerization= and= cloud= services= frameworks= both= kubernetes= aws= years= experience= as= a= devops= engineer= site= reliability= infrastructure= backend= engineering= designing= analyzing= troubleshooting= largescale= distributed= systems= problemsolving= approach= coupled= with= strong= communication= skills= sense= ownership= drive= to= debug= optimize= code= automate= routine= tasks= process= documentation= change= management= logging= monitoring= alerting= tools= such= new= relic= elk= datadog= pagerduty= datasheetsuserformat=>Interest in designing analyzing and troubleshooting largescale distributed systems<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= in= computer= science= 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approach= coupled= with= strong= communication= skills= sense= ownership= drive= to= debug= optimize= code= automate= routine= tasks= process= documentation= change= management= logging= monitoring= alerting= tools= such= new= relic= elk= datadog= pagerduty= datasheetsuserformat=>Excellent skills in process documentation and change management<span><li> <li><span datasheetsvalue= in= computer= science= or= related= technical= field= equivalent= practical= experience= one= more= of= go= python= java= ruby= knowledge= containerization= and= cloud= services= frameworks= both= kubernetes= aws= years= experience= as= a= devops= engineer= site= reliability= infrastructure= backend= engineering= designing= analyzing= troubleshooting= largescale= distributed= systems= problemsolving= approach= coupled= with= strong= communication= skills= sense= ownership= drive= to= debug= optimize= code= automate= routine= tasks= process= documentation= change= management= logging= monitoring= alerting= tools= such= new= relic= elk= datadog= pagerduty= datasheetsuserformat=>Experience with logging monitoring and alerting tools such as New Relic ELK Datadog and PagerDuty<br ><span><li> <ul><p><b>Join Skillz and Lets Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming <b><br ><p><p datarendererstartpos=1547><p> <p datarendererstartpos=1547><strong datarenderermark=true><strong><p> <p><b><strong datarenderermark=true>Our Perks<strong><b><br ><p><p datarendererstartpos=1558>Skillz offers competitive compensation packages with a salary bonuses and restricted stock grants Generous companypaid benefits timeoff leave 401k match etc Check out our career page for more information Compensation starting at $187000 Actual base pay will depend on varying circumstances including leveling experience and location<p> <p>L1N1 LIOnsite<p> <div> <p><span>Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce we do not discriminate on the basis of 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Senior Software Engineer, Platform
Company: Skillz
Location: Other US Location
Posted May 09, 2024
Skillz, a leading mobile esports platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop complex, distributed cloud-based solutions. The role involves creating industry-leading technology for competitions, tournaments, and social features. The company offers comprehensive benefits, wellness support, and a culture of impact. Skillz is recognized as a top innovator in the gaming industry and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Head of Engineering, Backend & Server
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Apr 28, 2024
<p><b><span>Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career<span><b> <p><p><span>Are you ready to take your career to the next level Join Skillz the first publiclytraded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games By fostering social competition within games Skillz empowers developers to create multimillion dollar franchises while connecting players through fair enjoyable and meaningful competition<span><p> <p><span>At Skillz we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges Thats why we passionately champion game developers and players alike empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition<span><p> <p><b><span>Life Skillz<span><b> <p><ul><li> <p><span>Culture of Impact Join a united team of builders creators innovators and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win At Skillz we create value and make a difference in the world<span><p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p><span>Comprehensive Benefits We value our team members and provide a comprehensive benefits package to ensure your wellbeing Enjoy 401K matching equity incentives extensive medical dental and vision coverage pretax benefit options and more<span><p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p><span>WorkLife Balance Achieving worklife balance is important to us We offer competitive paid time off PTO amp company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Perks We believe in enhancing your work experience Enjoy daily breakfastlunchdinner snacks Friday Happy Hours commuter benefits insurances and many more<span><p> <li> <ul><p><b><span>Why Skillz<span><b> <p><ul><li> <p><span>Pioneers of SkillBased Competition Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry we are the pioneer of skillbased competition Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all<span><p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p><span>Impact Beyond Gaming Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as the American Red Cross Susan G Komen American Cancer Society the NAACP and more By participating in Skillz tournaments you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about<span><p> <li> <ul><ul><li> <p><span>Recognized Success Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies CNBCs Disruptor 50 San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work Forbes Next BillionDollar Startups and the 1 fastestgrowing company in America on the Inc 5000 list and many more<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Talent Magnet Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do Our team includes experts from Meta Apple Amazon Google Microsoft Twitter Roblox Samsung EA Riot Tinder Intel Twitch and more<span><p> <li> <ul><p><b><span>The Future of Gaming Awaits<span><b> <p><p><span>The gaming industry is larger than movies music and books combined with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and over 25 million active developers worldwide Mobile gaming in particular is the fastestgrowing segment projected to reach $300 billion by 2025 At Skillz you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future<span><p> <p><b><span>Job Description<span><b> <p><p><span>As the Head of Engineering Backend amp Server at Skillz you will play a crucial role in defining the technical vision and roadmap for our nextgeneration eSports platform You will lead a team of serverplatform engineers to build and deliver a cuttingedge services platform for developers Your responsibilities will include collaborating with product leadership and core engineering teams tracking project schedules communicating risk areas to upper management fostering innovation and ensuring the high productivity and career development of your team members<span><p> <ul><li> <p><span>You will own the Backend Application Development amp Outsourcing strategy at Skillz working closely with the Head of SDK to define the technical vision and roadmap for the nextgeneration eSports platform<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>You will be responsible for leading teams of platformserver engineers to build and deliver a cuttingedge services platform to developers<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Work with Product Leadership and core engineering teams to develop and track detailed schedules dependencies and critical paths<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Collaborate effectively with all project stakeholders including Product Management Finance Data teams etc<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Clearly communicate any risk areas to upper management and come up with risk mitigation plans<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Encourage and drive initiatives which promote innovation and technical excellence<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Hire retain and develop the careers of the engineers on your team<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Coach and motivate your team to ensure high productivity and teamwork and help each individual achieve their potential<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Interface with other internal teams to prioritize features and functionality based on the resources available and business priorities<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Conduct periodic oncall duties as needed on a regular scheme basis<span><p> <li> <ul><p><b><span>Requirements<span><b> <p><ul><li> <p><span>Handson management experience leading highperforming teams of engineers andor engineering managers <span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Gaming Industry experience is required active gaming engagement is a plus<span><p> <li> <li><span>Backend Application Development experience distributed systems microservices kubernetes<span><li> <li> <p><span>Handson in System Design Code maintenance and review experience in one or more of the following languages Java amp GO<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Able to work inoffice 5 days a week in Las Vegas Nevada relocation available<span><p> <li> <li> <p><span>Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a technical field of study or equivalent industry experience<span><p> <li> <ul><p><b><span>Join Skillz and Lets Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming <span><b> <p><p><span>Together well create a world where skill passion and innovation thrive Join our team and be part of the journey We look forward to having you on board<span><p> <p><span>LIOnsite LIJQP<span><p> <div> <p><span>Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce we do not discriminate on the basis of age race sex gender gender identity color religion national origin sexual orientation marital status citizenship veteran status or disability status and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance<span><em><span><span><em><p> <div>
Software Engineer (Mobile SDK)
Company: Skillz
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posted Apr 09, 2024
Skillz is a company that is revolutionizing the gaming industry by providing a platform for competitive mobile games. They believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, work-life balance, and a culture of impact. They are looking for a Software Engineer to join their team.
Senior Software Engineer, Mobile SDK (Bangalore, India)
Company: Skillz
Location: Other US Location
Posted May 09, 2024
Skillz, a leading mobile esports platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Mobile SDK) to shape the technical vision and strategy for the SDK organization. The role involves developing core features for the real-time SDK, boosting retention, engagement, and monetization metrics. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in React Native, Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift, and experience in the gaming industry or with Unity. The position offers comprehensive benefits, competitive paid time off, and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of talented professionals in a fast-paced environment.