Staff Software Engineer, Platform

Job Description

Volley, a fast-growing AI gaming company, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Platform team. This role involves developing a multi-platform game engine for voice-controlled AI games. The Staff Engineer will assess technical challenges across different TV operating systems and create innovative solutions. They will also collaborate with game developers to understand their needs and provide tools to enhance their game development velocity.Volley is looking for someone who is curious, empathetic, and a creative problem solver. The candidate will have significant impact and visibility across the organization, collaborating with company leadership and product teams to understand business goals, driving technical decision-making on the Platform team, and setting a standard of excellence for the broader engineering organization.What this role involves:

• Developing a multi-platform strategy and building a game engine.
• Developing game engine features, tools, and SDKs for core functionalities.
• Informing tech strategy in alignment with overall business strategy.
• Supporting organizational growth through process improvements and mentorship.
• Addressing production issues and establishing best practices for observability and stability.
• Collaborating with UX experts, designers, and data analysts.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Experience working on SDKs, game engines, or software platforms.
• Experience building games or consumer-facing mobile or web apps at scale.
• Experience with audio, voice, AI, or other emerging technologies.
• Experience as the primary technical decision-maker for a group of 20+ engineers.
• Experience developing applications on smart TV platforms (e.g. Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV)
• Passion for end-user experiences, code quality, design patterns, and architecture.
• Examples of successfully advocating for technical investments.
• Proven track record of learning new technologies and adapting to platform requirements.
• Strong background in mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What Volley offers:

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k match.
• Flexible, hybrid work model.
• 4 weeks of paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, and unlimited sick days.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• Visa support for eligible candidates.