About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software Development.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

We are hiring a Software Engineer to own end-to-end features for a fast-moving product focused on social experiences, real-time games, and payments/compliance. You will work across the stack, shipping product from design handoff through production and contributing wherever the team needs help.

• Own full features from design handoff through production
• Build across three technical areas: app & social layer (feeds, groups, chat, onboarding), game engine (real-time gameplay), and payments/compliance (deposits, withdrawals, KYC/AML, geo-fencing)
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to move quickly and iterate
• Troubleshoot production issues and deliver reliable, testable solutions

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Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field; recent graduates (2023–2026) are encouraged to apply
• Hands-on development experience from internships, full-time roles, or personal projects
• Strong attention to frontend/UI details and user flows
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and shipping end-to-end
• Must be willing and able to work in-office full-time in New York and relocate by October 2026 if needed
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required (applicants may be asked to demonstrate work authorization)

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Preferred Skills & Technologies

• TypeScript
• Java
• React Native
• SQL
• AWS
• Experience or interest in real-time systems, game engines, or payments/compliance is a plus

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Location & Work Info

• Role type: Full-time, in-office
• Location: New York, NY — candidate must be able to work full-time on-site and relocate by October 2026 if not local

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Perks & Benefits

• Free Equinox membership for the in-person team
• Dinner provided in the office every night
• Up to $60/day for other meals when in the office (in-person team)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — company covers 100% of premiums starting on day one
• Weekly dry cleaning and laundry service for the in-person team
• Company-provided computer

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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