EFG creates worlds beyond gameplay in esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, and events, serving millions of players and fans.

EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) is at the forefront of esports and gaming, creating comprehensive ecosystems for players and fans worldwide. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll join an elite team tasked with building and evolving a world-class data platform that drives decision-making across the organization. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in data pipeline development, cloud architecture, and infrastructure management.

You'll be responsible for designing scalable solutions, managing large-scale data operations (>1 TB/day), and implementing robust data models using modern tools like Airflow, Kafka, and dbt. The position demands both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding team members while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), data warehousing solutions (BigQuery, Snowflake), and infrastructure as code (Terraform). You should be passionate about data engineering best practices, from CI/CD to observability, and comfortable with both batch and streaming architectures.

This remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of a greenfield ecosystem while working in the exciting gaming and esports industry. You'll be joining a company that values technical innovation, collaborative culture, and maintains the motto "IT'S NOT GG, UNTIL IT'S GG FOR ALL."

If you're a technical leader who combines deep data engineering expertise with a people-first approach, and you're excited about building scalable data solutions in the gaming industry, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

Senior Data Engineer position at ESL FACEIT Group, building scalable data platforms for esports and gaming, combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering.

Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

Leading competitive gaming platform with 25M+ users playing 30M matches monthly, providing gaming tournaments, leagues, and events.

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is a leading force in the competitive gaming industry, operating the world's largest competitive gaming platform with over 25 million users engaging in 30 million matches monthly. The company's mission revolves around creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become a community, guided by their motto "IT'S NOT GG, UNTIL IT'S GG FOR ALL."

As a Backend Engineer at EFG, you'll join the Technology team that's dedicated to building the gaming industry's premier tech platform. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Golang/Go, GCP, Microservices, and Kubernetes, contributing to various service teams such as Matchmaking, Clans, Growth, and Monetization.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems, designing and developing APIs and microservices that power the platform's core functionalities. You'll be involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from planning and technical design to implementation and deployment.

The ideal candidate should have strong commercial experience with Go/Golang, expertise in distributed systems, and a solid understanding of microservices architecture. You'll be working in a dynamic environment where you can continuously learn and develop your skillset while contributing to a platform that serves millions of gaming enthusiasts worldwide.

This remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of gaming technology. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions and potentially have an interest in gaming and esports, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the competitive gaming space.

Remote Backend Software Engineer position at ESL FACEIT Group, focusing on Go development for a leading competitive gaming platform.

Software Engineer - Backend (Go)

EFG creates worlds beyond gameplay, lifestyle, and culture in esports, building, connecting, and nurturing ecosystems for gamers globally.

At ESL FACEIT GROUP, we create worlds beyond gameplay, lifestyle, and culture. The Esports team designs and brings to life amazing esports products for the community, creating exceptional experiences that resonate with users and elevate the world of esports.

As a full-time Systems Engineer in the Event IT department, you will be responsible for the detailed planning and execution of our events worldwide - on-site and remotely. You'll join a team of passionate coworkers and support ESL and Dreamhack productions with your expertise.

Responsibilities include:
- Researching and analyzing IT solutions
- Building/configuring and testing various infrastructures
- Supporting leading esports productions
- Leading projects
- Developing and documenting standard processes and procedures
- Working with other teams in the company

The position is based in Kuala Lumpur, one of our global production hubs.

Key responsibilities:
- Directly involved in preparing and managing IT infrastructure at ESL events, productions & studios
- Gathering requirements, performing venue scouting, and planning infrastructure
- Network implementation and monitoring, PC imaging/troubleshooting, cloud/local VM services, and general IT support
- Frequent traveling to set up and support global esports events
- Maturing and developing IT standards and processes
- Documenting systems, policies, procedures, and configurations

EFG is an equal-opportunity employer celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our brands (ESL, FACEIT, and DreamHack) play significant roles in creating worlds beyond gameplay, connecting and nurturing ecosystems for gamers worldwide.

Event IT Systems Engineer at ESL FACEIT Group, responsible for planning and executing IT infrastructure for global esports events.

Event IT Systems Engineer

ESL FACEIT Group is a company in the esports and gaming industry.

ESL FACEIT Group is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their Data & Business Intelligence team. This is a full-time, remote position that offers an exciting opportunity to work in the esports and gaming industry. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced machine learning models and algorithms to drive data-driven insights and innovations within the company. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for applying machine learning techniques to improve business processes, enhance user experiences, and optimize gaming platforms. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in machine learning, data science, and software engineering, with experience in developing scalable ML solutions for real-world applications. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and a passion for gaming and esports. Join ESL FACEIT Group to be at the forefront of applying cutting-edge machine learning technologies in the rapidly evolving world of competitive gaming and esports entertainment.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer position at ESL FACEIT Group, working remotely on data-driven solutions for the esports and gaming industry.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) creates worlds beyond gameplay, where players and fans become a community. They shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems.

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is a leading force in the esports and gaming industry, creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become a community. With a mission of "IT'S NOT GG, UNTIL IT'S GG FOR ALL", EFG shapes the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through millions of players, fans, and heroes.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Go) at EFG, you'll join a rapidly growing Tech team that's driving digital transformation. You'll be part of FACEIT, the leading competitive gaming platform with over 25 million users playing 30 million matches every month. The Backend Developers team is responsible for designing and building distributed APIs and microservices, working on exciting new features using a tech stack based around Golang/Go, GCP, Microservices, and Kubernetes.

In this role, you will:
- Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle
- Design and develop distributed APIs and scheduled procedures
- Solve complex technical requirements and issues
- Work with cutting-edge tools and continuously learn
- Contribute to team meetings and troubleshoot across multiple environments
- Develop proof-of-concept work and write technical specifications
- Be responsible for Code Level Design and Organization
- Support users through documentation and assistance tools

The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong commercial experience with Go/Golang on large scalable projects
- Expertise in designing distributed APIs and working in a Microservices environment
- Excellent knowledge of RESTful/gRPC APIs and Async communication
- Experience with NoSQL databases, Docker, and Kubernetes
- A solid understanding of SOLID and DRY principles
- In-depth knowledge of testing methodologies
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently

Join EFG and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology in the exciting world of esports and gaming. Your expertise in Go and distributed systems will contribute to creating innovative solutions for millions of gamers worldwide. If you're passionate about technology, gaming, and want to make a significant impact, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Senior Backend Engineer (Go) role at ESL FACEIT Group, building scalable APIs and microservices for leading esports platform.

Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Go)

EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) creates worlds beyond gameplay, where players and fans become a community. They shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems.

EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) is a leading company in the esports and gaming industry, creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become a community. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Platform and Game Servers Team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building APIs using Golang and a good understanding of gRPC, databases, and architectural principles. This role involves enhancing the next generation of game server platforms at FACEIT and sharing responsibility for the cloud platform that supports the wider EFG ecosystem.

Key responsibilities include:
- Developing high-quality, well-tested, and performant software for the platform and game servers team
- Designing systems, architecting solutions, and improving performance of the cloud platform and game servers
- Managing cloud systems and working with Terraform

Requirements:
- Commercial experience with Golang on large scalable projects
- Ability to design distributed APIs and scheduled procedures
- Experience with microservices, RESTful/gRPC APIs, and async communication
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience with Docker or Kubernetes at production scale
- Production experience with major cloud providers and Terraform
- Understanding of testing strategies and approaches
- Experience in distributed networking and low latency networks
- Clear written communication for technical design documentation

The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the gaming industry, with a focus on cloud platforms and game server infrastructure. EFG provides a dynamic work environment with a global team and various benefits depending on location.

If you're passionate about gaming, esports, and building scalable, high-performance systems, this role at EFG offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Senior Software Engineer role at ESL FACEIT Group, focusing on platform and game server development using Golang, cloud technologies, and distributed systems.

ESL FACEIT Group Engineering Jobs

EFG creates worlds beyond gameplay in esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, and events, serving millions of players and fans.