Senior Full Stack Games Engineer (Remote)

We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Games Engineer with strong expertise in building interactive, real-time gaming experiences using modern web technologies. This is a hands-on role where you'll design, develop, and optimize high-performance game front-ends (PixiJS and React) and scalable back-end services (Node.js). You'll play a key role in shaping our game architecture, improving performance and player experience, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, next-generation gaming experiences.

This is a fully remote role. We value autonomy, trust, and flexibility-and expect you to bring energy, ownership, and leadership wherever you work. What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of web-based game experiences using PixiJS and React for high-performance rendering.
• Architect and implement scalable back-end services using Node.js, integrating real-time gameplay features such as multiplayer, leader boards, and in-game events.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to translate game concepts into performant, interactive experiences.
• Optimize client-server communication (e.g., WebSockets, REST APIs) to ensure seamless, low-latency gameplay.
• Apply game development best practices to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability across multiple projects.
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable deployment of game features and updates.
• Contribute to technical strategy, code reviews, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Technologies You'll Work With Core Infrastructure

• React
• PixiJS
• NodeJS
• Typescript
• PostgreSQL
• Redis
• RabbitMQ

Bonus Skills (Nice To Have Experience With)

• Datadog
• AWS
• CI/CD Pipelines

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on game or interactive application development.
• Strong expertise in PixiJS (or other HTML5/WebGL frameworks) and/or React for high-performance front-end experiences.
• Proficiency with Node.js and building scalable back-end services, including real-time systems (WebSockets, multiplayer sync).
• Experience with Databases, ideally Postgres.
• Solid understanding of performance optimization, rendering pipelines, and client-server architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.

Nice-to-Have

• Background in crypto or iGaming.
• Background in multiplayer gaming, gambling, or iGaming platforms.
• Familiarity with game networking protocols, animations, and physics engines.
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineers.
• Knowledge of cloud deployment (AWS) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS).

• Be part of a fast-growing and well-funded start-up at the intersection of gaming and blockchain.
• Work with a world-class engineering team-collaborative, autonomous, and impact-driven.
• Build next-generation systems with full ownership over architecture and implementation.
• Remote-first culture with flexible hours, asynchronous communication, and no micromanagement.
• A product and mission you'll actually be excited about.

What You'll Get Why Winna?

• Competitive Salary - We pay top-of-market for top-tier talent
• Private Health Insurance - Comprehensive coverage for your peace of mind
• ️ $1,000 Home Office Setup Budget - Build your dream remote workspace on us
• Remote-First Work Environment - Work from anywhere, collaborate globally
• ️ Generous Holiday Allowance - Take the time you need to rest and recharge
• Pension Matching - Invest in your future with our employer-matched pension plan
• Flexible Time Off & Hours - We focus on output, not clocking in
• Performance-Related Bonus - We reward real impact. Hit goals, share the upside

Ready to Build with Us?

At Winna.com, we're redefining what's possible in crypto gaming. Our mission is simple: deliver a lightning-fast, seamless, and secure gaming experience powered by cutting-edge blockchain technologies. We're building the most advanced crypto casino platform in the world-and we're just getting started.