Lead Full Stack Engineer

We are a gaming start-up reimagining how players connect, compete, and play online. We’re building a next-generation platform that blends competitive gaming with social interaction, creating immersive experiences for a global community. Our team is made up of passionate engineers, designers, and gamers who are driven by creativity, innovation, and a shared love of games.

We’re looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join us at a pivotal moment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of critical technology decisions, shape our platform from the ground up, and grow into a senior leadership role within the engineering team.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development of new features and architecture across our full stack (React + TypeScript on the frontend, Node.js on the backend)
• Collaborate closely with product designers, game developers, and other engineers to deliver highly interactive web experiences
• Own technical decision-making and help shape our engineering culture and best practices
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security as we scale our platform to thousands of concurrent users
• Mentor junior developers and help grow the team

You're a Great Fit If You:

• 5+ years of full stack development experience, ideally at a start-up or fast-growing tech company
• Are fluent in React, TypeScript, and Node.js
• Know how to design and consume RESTful or GraphQL APIs
• Have strong experience with modern CI/CD workflows, testing, and deployment strategies
• Are excited about gaming, community platforms, or interactive real-time systems
• Thrive in fast-moving environments and aren’t afraid to wear multiple hats

Bonus Points:

• Experience with WebSockets, multiplayer game logic, or real-time infrastructure
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Passion for competitive gaming or experience in the game development ecosystem

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.