Backend Engineer (Australia)
Role Overview
This senior backend engineer role involves architecting and developing scalable, event-driven systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS, with a focus on real-time data pipelines using technologies like Kafka or Kinesis. The engineer will lead end-to-end delivery from design to deployment, collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges, and set technical vision while mentoring others. This position requires 6+ years of experience, emphasizing high-throughput, low-latency services in fintech or entertainment, and offers significant impact from day one in shaping the platform's future.
Perks & Benefits
The role is fully remote, likely with flexible time zones given the global team, and offers competitive compensation and equity. Career growth is emphasized through learning from founders, innovating at scale in Web3, and a culture of accountability where engineers are self-directed and own outcomes. Benefits include working on high-velocity systems in a fast-scaling company, with a focus on impact and professional development in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
Full Job Description
At Magic Eden, we’re building the future of crypto entertainment. We began our Web3 journey as the NFT marketplace - but that was only the start. Today, we create immersive, social, onchain experiences that bring together culture, trading, gaming, and entertainment. Our goal is bold and simple: make crypto accessible, exciting, and unforgettable for the next generation of users. Backed by top-tier investors including Electric Capital, Lightspeed Ventures and Paradigm, we’re a global team of passionate, scrappy, and wildly talented people who don’t believe in limits. If you’re ready to take on big challenges, own your impact, and help shape the next era of Web3, you’re in the right place.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and develop scalable, event-driven backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS
Design and optimize real-time data pipelines leveraging Kafka, Kinesis, or equivalent streaming technologies
Lead end-to-end delivery from architecture and implementation to deployment and monitoring in production
Collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Product, and Data teams to solve complex challenges and accelerate delivery
Set the technical vision for backend architecture, contributing to design reviews and mentoring other engineers
Qualifications & Skills
6+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems in production
Proven success with high-throughput, low-latency services in fintech, trading, or entertainment offerings
Strong foundation in distributed systems design, cloud infrastructure, and data streaming
Experience leading large projects or small teams, balancing shipping speed with long-term system integrity
A collaborative, hands-on mindset — someone who takes ownership, moves fast, and builds for scale
Strong preference for gaming / entertainment industry experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Impact from day one: Join at the ground floor — your code will shape the future of the platform
Learn fast: Build alongside founders who scaled Magic Eden from idea to unicorn in just nine months
Innovate at scale: Contribute to high-velocity systems that blend sports, markets, and Web3 innovation
Culture built on accountability: Engineers here are self-directed, empowered, and own their outcomes end-to-end
Competitive compensation and equity: Be rewarded for the impact you drive at one of the fastest-scaling Web3 companies globally
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