Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Skillz Inc.
About this role
A Senior Software Engineer at Skillz is a senior engineering role focused on shaping and delivering the core software that powers Skillz’s mobile eSports platform. The role entails leading cross-functional projects and contributing to the platform that enables competitions, tournaments, and social features for a global player base.
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About Skillz Inc.
skillz.comSkillz is a mobile-first competitive gaming platform that connects millions of players through skill-based tournaments and head-to-head matches. It provides an SDK and backend services for game developers to add matchmaking, anti-cheat, leaderboards, payment processing and monetization (including cash-prize and virtual-currency competitions). Players use Skillz’s marketplace to discover and compete in casual and esports-style games for prizes, while developers monetize via entry fees, ads and in‑app purchases. The company positions itself as a turnkey “home of competition” for social and competitive mobile gaming.
Recent company news
Business WireJeff Shouger to Become Advisor to Skillz Board of Directors
2 days ago
Simply Wall StTake Care Before Jumping Onto Skillz Inc. (NYSE:SKLZ) Even Though It's 27% Cheaper
4 weeks ago
Seeking AlphaSkillz Should Consider An Alternative To Its Current Turnaround Plan (NYSE:SKLZ)
Oct 10, 2025
Yahoo FinanceSkillz Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2025 Results
Nov 6, 2025
PR NewswireINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Skillz Inc.- SKLZ
Oct 3, 2025
About Skillz Inc.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$141k – $188k
per year
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