Staff Software Engineer

Scopely · US - San Francisco, California

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Company
Scopely
Location
US - San Francisco, California
Salary
200,000 to $260,000
Posted
September 4, 2026

About this job

Staff Software Engineer (Scopely Explore, Inc.; fka Niantic, Inc., San Francisco, California): Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs to build AR technology. Build and design reliable, high-throughput, low latency and scalable server and networking systems that support Niantic's developers and products. Build key components of the platform that developers can incorporate to create rich experiences in their games. Perform load testing, participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct troubleshooting to ensure uptime for live systems. Work with a team of engineers, designers, game designers, and producers to execute on a creative vision and deliver robust, efficient, and modular back-end systems and services.

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