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Backend Software Engineer

Wagr
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backend Software Engineer position at Wagr?

Company Description

WAGR is building real time gaming for money!


Role Description

This is a full time in person role based in NYC. You will be maintaining and updating an Axum Rust backend. You will be expected to write performant Rust code on the tokio runtime. You will be expected to write SQL queries. Remote or hybrid candidates will not be considered. You must be eligible to work in the United States. If you are interested in the position, email josh@wagr.co, CC jack@wagr.co with the subject line WAGR Job Application - . Attach a resume and provide any other information you want. (github, links to projects, etc)


Qualifications

• Experience with low-level languages (C, Zig, Rust)

• Experience working with websocket architecture

• Experience building multithreaded architecture

• Experience working on AWS

• Experience working on unix-based systems

• Knowledge of SQL


Nice-to-Haves

• CTF/Red-teaming experience

• Game development experience

• Mathematical modeling experience

• Knowledge of Swift and SwiftUI design patterns

• Experience with React and Typescript


Interview Process

You will be asked to complete 2 30 minute coding questions and have a personal interview.

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