Helika is a leading data analytics, marketing and game management platform designed to empower game studios with the insights needed to make strategic data driven decisions. We focus on providing integrated analytics from a proprietary blend of in-game, on-chain and off-chain data to help teams create stronger marketing (ad/social) campaigns, drive user acquisition, optimize game performance, increase user revenue, and more…all in one intuitive platform.
As our Senior Backend & Platform Engineer, you'll be a tech lead, hands-on architect, and problem-solver; you'll shape the core infrastructure that powers our cutting-edge analytics platform, ensuring seamless data flow and robust performance for both web2 and web3 game analytics and infrastructure.
Lead the Design and Implementation of Backend Systems:
Architect and build highly scalable, reliable, and efficient backend services using Python and tools like FastAPI.
Implement streaming data pipelines using Kafka for real-time data processing and analysis.
Design and manage relational databases in Postgres, including ORM design and schema optimization.
Own the Developer Experience and Infrastructure:
Develop and implement DevOps practices with an emphasis on infrastructure as code in Terraform.
Automate deployments and monitoring to ensure platform stability and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including frontend engineers) to optimize workflows and APIs.
Champion Innovation and Technical Leadership:
Deeply understand web2 and web3 gaming ecosystems and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Drive technical discussions, proposing solutions, and mentor junior engineers.
Evangelize best practices and cultivate a culture of technical excellence.
Proven experience (7+ years) as a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in backend development and platform engineering.
Expertise in Python: Deep understanding of Python frameworks like FastAPI and experience with web development concepts (optional).
Streaming Data Enthusiast: Knowledge of Kafka and experience with real-time data processing architectures.
DevOps Champion: Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
Relational Database Guru: Expertise in Postgres, including ORM design and schema optimization.
Leadership Qualities: Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
Passionate about Gaming: A keen understanding of web2 and web3 gaming landscapes and a desire to shape its future.
Startup Mindset: Thrilled by the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Helika offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of gaming and NFT analytics in the burgeoning web3 space. As part of our team, you will work alongside innovative minds, enjoy opportunities for professional growth, and contribute significantly to an exciting, fast-paced industry. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing an empowering environment for all our team members
Many top AAA studios, including Yuga Labs, Wildcard Alliance, Treasure, Proof of Play, Pixelcraft Studios, Life Beyond (Animoca Brands), Gala Games, BoomLand, Azra Games, and more rely on Helika to support their core analytics and infrastructure needs.
Helika is backed by VC firms, including Pantera, Animoca (Sparkle Ventures), Diagram Ventures, Sfermion, Big Brain Holdings, Fenbushi, Builder Capital, and angel investor Marc Alloul.