Volley is a leader in the voice-activated entertainment space with AI at the core powering voice-driven games for our users including speech recognition and proprietary systems that build upon Natural Language Understanding (NLU). We are pioneers in leveraging generative AI for gaming with 20 Questions being one of the first LLM-powered experiences on connected platforms and we are actively expanding our portfolio.
Volley's Product Engineering team is looking for a Fullstack Senior Software Engineer who will advocate for and demonstrate a commitment to product quality, well-designed software, and robust architecture. You would be responsible for expeditiously shipping features that improve the end-user experience while ensuring the highest levels of software quality and collaborating with product, design, and other stakeholders. You would also be responsible for mentorship and the technical growth of engineers on your team while also promoting work-life balance.
This job opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement, and we are specifically seeking candidates who are comfortable with on-site attendance in our Bay Area office 2-3 times per week and are either currently residing in or near the Bay Area or willing to relocate for on-site work. What you'll do at VolleyWork on products that reach millions of active usersDevelop best-in-class voice-controlled products that are social, engaging, and fun to playContribute to our powerful internal engine that allows developers to build and iterate quickly.Architect and deliver solutions for our products that are reliable and scalable.Collaborate with UX experts, designers, and data analysts to deliver products quickly and effectivelyStuff you may have done beforeBuilt consumer-facing apps or games at scaleOperated in environments with fast development cycles focused on rapid product iterationBeen part of a high-performing engineering teamWorked with audio, voice, or other emerging technologiesMust-haves6+ years of professional Fullstack coding experienceExperience shipping games leading a product- and experience-focused software development teamExperience with modern NodeJS and/or Typescript or other strongly typed languagesSome experience with Unity and/or Unreal game enginesPassion for entertainment and/or gamesOur stackTypescript & Node.jsReactOur custom engine: GEV (the Good Engine for Voice)Our scripting language: FlowscriptYour first 90 daysOnboard into Volley's engine and deployment infrastructureTake the lead on product roadmap discussions with your product managerFamiliarize yourself with the project architecture and lay out a technical roadmapDeploy lots of new experiments, features, and fixes into productionWork directly with the product to improve conversion, retention, and monetization for some of the most beloved games in the worldThe hiring processStage 1: (Preliminary Video Call) with a member of our recruitment teamStage 2: (Technical Screen Video Call) with one of our engineers + (Behavioral Screen Video Call) with one of our engineering managersStage 3: (Onsite) with various partners and team membersStage 4: (Offer)Stage 5: (Founder Chat) with our FoundersWhat's in it for youYour medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Volley, for yourself and all dependents and we match 401k!We offer a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office work model.We offer 4 weeks of paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, and unlimited sick days.Our generous parental leave policy includes 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents.We offer visa support for eligible candidates, making relocating for the job smoother and more streamlined.About UsVolley is the leading developer of AI-powered games for smart TVs, Amazon Alexa, and mobile devices. Our games attract millions of users every month. Popular Volley games include Song Quiz, Jeopardy!, and Wheel of Fortune.
Volley believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment.
Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!
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