TSM is hiring a

Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles, United States

TSM (tsm.gg) is a world-recognized leader in esports with multiple top-ranked competitive teams, including the most notable League of Legends team who has won 7 LCS Championships, more than any other organization. Originally founded in 2009 by Andy Dinh and Dan Dinh, we now have 16+ competitive teams in addition to League of Legends, including Fortnite, Valorant, Apex, Rainbow 6 and more. We also have one of the largest networks of streamers on Twitch.tv (Subsid. Amazon). All of this contributes to our mission to become the most competitive and successful esports and video game organization in the world. We're seeking skilled, driven, and passionate team members to continue the momentum forward.

Overview 

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Dyno team, you will be responsible for contributing to both new and existing engineering projects. You will collaborate closely with product owners and other engineers, using your high degree of ownership and autonomy to deliver innovative solutions. You will utilize your experience in scalable web applications to focus on the backend, databases, designing and implementing API's, new microservices, and integrations with other services, both internal and external. You will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless functioning of our backend infrastructure.

In this role you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our products and services. Your technical expertise and skills will allow you to influence and take ownership of key components. You will serve as a mentor to other engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience, while also working independently to deliver clean and high-quality code.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, well-tested code
  • Create and document reusable code with a high degree of quality
  • Review PRs and provide meaningful feedback on a regular basis
  • Work with the team and stakeholders to design and ideate on new features
  • Cultivate team growth by pairing and mentoring others

What It Takes To Be Successful

  • 6+ years of engineering experience
  • 3+ years working with TypeScript and Node.js
  • 3+ years experience with backend languages like Go or Rust
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL
  • Experience maintaining databases, database design, and performance tuning
  • Experience working with Redis and MongoDB
  • Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful API's
  • Knowledge of building high-volume customer-facing applications
  • Experience working with containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Good understanding of software design patterns and principles
  • Experience working in an agile environment, using git and GitHub within a continuous integration environment to ship code frequently
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience leading and mentoring junior developers
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Have

  • Experience with Nest.js
  • Experience with CockroachDB
  • Experience working with Discord API
  • Experience working in gaming or a passion for gaming and esports
  • MS or BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

What We Offer

  • An organization focused on growth and shared success
  • Highly engaged leadership team with expert knowledge of gaming
  • Excellent reputation with players, studios, and publishers in the industry
  • Opportunities to learn and grow with the company
  • A performance culture focused on career development and success

Pay and Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $125k-190k USD + bonus
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • 100% employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
  • 401k matching
  • Company-wide team building events

Salary for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Please note: We have a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees. All employees who will be onsite will need to be fully vaccinated. The mandate is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

TSM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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