Senior Software Developer
ShockbyteAustralia12 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering
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About Shockbyte
Have you ever jumped into a Minecraft world, battled in ARK, or built in Rust? Chances are, you've already played on a Shockbyte server. With 60+ games supported and hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, we're one of the largest game server hosting companies on the planet.
We're not just building servers โ we're building the future of multiplayer. At Shockbyte, you'll join a high-performing global team that's passionate about making game server hosting seamless for players and studios everywhere.
About The Role
We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to serve as our technical anchor in Melbourne. This isn't just a role for a "ticket-crusher"โwe want a product-led, self-managed Full Stack Product Builder who functions as a strategic all-rounder.
You will transform our Melbourne office from a satellite hub into a self-sustaining product engine. By owning the Australian time zone, you'll eliminate "dead time," unblock local initiatives, and act as a high-velocity technical resource for the CEO and Marketing teams. You will be a pioneer in AI "Vibe Coding," using tools like Claude Code and the latest LLM models to automate workflows and rapidly prototype new applications.
Important: Because our core engineering team is based in Europe, this role requires a flexible schedule. You will be expected to attend meetings and syncs outside of regular Australian business hours to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Responsibilities
Have you ever jumped into a Minecraft world, battled in ARK, or built in Rust? Chances are, you've already played on a Shockbyte server. With 60+ games supported and hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, we're one of the largest game server hosting companies on the planet.
We're not just building servers โ we're building the future of multiplayer. At Shockbyte, you'll join a high-performing global team that's passionate about making game server hosting seamless for players and studios everywhere.
About The Role
We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to serve as our technical anchor in Melbourne. This isn't just a role for a "ticket-crusher"โwe want a product-led, self-managed Full Stack Product Builder who functions as a strategic all-rounder.
You will transform our Melbourne office from a satellite hub into a self-sustaining product engine. By owning the Australian time zone, you'll eliminate "dead time," unblock local initiatives, and act as a high-velocity technical resource for the CEO and Marketing teams. You will be a pioneer in AI "Vibe Coding," using tools like Claude Code and the latest LLM models to automate workflows and rapidly prototype new applications.
Important: Because our core engineering team is based in Europe, this role requires a flexible schedule. You will be expected to attend meetings and syncs outside of regular Australian business hours to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Responsibilities
- Drive Executive Velocity: Act as the primary dev resource for the CEO and Marketing to execute high-priority, rapid-turnaround tasks
- Lead AI Innovation: Push our AI usage forward by building full-scale applications and automation suites using Claude Code and latest AI trends
- Full-Stack Ownership: Contribute to core squads (Panel or Platform) while handling high-impact tasks like billing module rewrites (PayPal/WHMCS) and site improvements in Storyblok
- Establish Local Knowledge: Improve technical documentation and act as the "go-to" lead for the Melbourne team
- On-Call & Reliability: Provide dedicated coverage during Australian business hours and maintain syncs with the European dev team
- 5+ Years of Senior Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with the gaming industry, including events such as GDC or Gamescom.
- AI-Native Workflow: Highly experienced with Claude Code, LLM prompt engineering, and the latest AI development best practices
- Product-Led Mindset: Ability to function as a hybrid between a Product Owner and Developer, identifying problems independently and building foundations
- Independent & Proactive: A self-managed "A-player" capable of planning work and setting priorities without constant follow-up
- Timezone Flexibility: Comfortable working late or adjusting hours for crossover syncs with the European engineering team
- Melbourne-Based: Ability to work from our Melbourne office 2-3 days per week to sync with local leadership
- Background in cloud infrastructure or game server orchestration
- Experience scaling a technical team or acting as a Team Lead
- Passion for automation and "Vibe Coding" to replace manual dev cycles
- ๐ Hybrid Work - Flexibility to work from home or the office
- โฐ Flexible Working Hours - Work around your peak productivity times
- ๐ Career Growth - Clear progression pathways and long-term opportunities
- ๐ Professional Development Budget - Courses, certifications, and conferences
- ๐ป Home Office / Coworking Stipend - Create your perfect workspace
- ๐ฎ Virtual Team Events - Trivia, escape rooms, and epic game nights
- ๐ Company Merch Packs - Hoodies, mugs, and stickers designed for our team
- โ๏ธ Travel Opportunities - Represent Shockbyte at global industry events
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Free Game Server Hosting - Spin up your own servers and play on us
- ๐ Esports & Gaming Events - Free tickets to tournaments and expos
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