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Boddle is welcoming a Server Engineer to scale its mission of bringing joy and confidence in learning for kids. Already used by millions of kids, Boddle is building a lifelong kids brand that makes a lasting impact on education and growth. We're crafting unforgettable learning experiences through play — and we need your skills to help us build the systems that make that magic possible.

Join our team to design and develop the critical backend infrastructure that powers seamless multiplayer interactions, live game events, and a safe, high-performance environment for players around the world.

🔹 What You'll Do:

  • Architect and implement high-concurrency server systems using Java and Akka.

  • Design scalable APIs and microservices to support real-time multiplayer gameplay.

  • Optimize backend performance, manage distributed systems, and ensure system reliability.

  • Collaborate closely with game designers, client engineers, and LiveOps to deliver an unforgettable gaming experience.

  • Drive best practices in backend architecture, security, and deployment pipelines.

🔹 What We're Looking For:

  • Strong experience with Java and Akka (or similar actor-based frameworks).

  • Solid grasp of networking, distributed systems, and real-time multiplayer challenges.

  • Experience designing scalable microservices and managing cloud-based deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

  • Passion for games and creating systems that bring them to life.

🚀 Why Join Us?

  • The chance to shape systems critical to the success of our students and educators.

  • A collaborative, supportive team that values experimentation, creativity, and purpose.

  • Flexibility to work from anywhere (or alongside our Tulsa-based team!).

  • Competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and room to grow as we grow.