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Associate Backend Engineer

SkillzBengaluru, IndiaPosted 20 May 2026

Skillz is a mobile eSports platform hiring an Associate Backend Engineer to support global growth in their Bengaluru office. The role focuses on building scalable backend services for gaming tournaments using Golang or Java. Candidates will work with distributed systems, relational databases, and caching technologies. The position requires a hybrid commitment in Bengaluru and offers growth in a fast-paced product environment.

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Experience

1-2 years

Function

Engineering

Work mode

Hybrid, India

Company

Tier 2

What you will work on

Skillz is a mobile eSports platform hiring an Associate Backend Engineer to support global growth in their Bengaluru office. The role focuses on building scalable backend services for gaming tournaments using Golang or Java. Candidates will work with distributed systems, relational databases, and caching technologies. The position requires a hybrid commitment in Bengaluru and offers growth in a fast-paced product environment.

TAL's take

Quality 60/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

Solid tier-2 company in the gaming space, clearly defined junior engineering role with a defined stack.

Crisp JD with well-defined technical expectations, YOE requirements, and responsibilities for a junior role.

Must haves

  • 6 months - 2 years of professional work experience in Golang or Java
  • Knowledge of CS fundamentals including object-oriented design and data structures
  • Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems
  • Experience with caching mechanisms such as Redis or Memcached
  • Experience with relational databases

Tools and skills

golangjavadistributed systemscachingrelational databases

Nice to have: aws, azure, gcp.

About the company

Publicly traded gaming platform, recognized, but lacks flagship tech status.

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