DevOps / Backend Engineer (Junior to Mid-Level) – Egofold

Backend / DevOps Engineer  – Egofold

Company: EgofoldJob Type: Full-TimeLocation: Hybrid – Los Angeles Area (1–2 Days Onsite per Week)

About Egofold

Egofold is an AI technology company backed by Snail Inc. The company is focused on developing Non Human Players (NHPs), intelligent AI agents designed to perceive, learn, make decisions, and interact with video games much like human players.

Unlike traditional scripted game AI, NHPs are designed to learn from experience and adapt across different games, providing a common AI foundation for a wide range of interactive products and services.

Our small, fast-moving team combines AI research with practical engineering to turn this technology into real-world applications.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Backend Engineer to build and maintain the services, APIs, and supporting infrastructure that power Egofold's AI systems.

This is an individual contributor position in a startup-style environment where engineers take full ownership of their work, from understanding requirements and designing solutions through implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. We need someone who solves problems directly, adapts quickly, and is willing to work across technical boundaries to get things done.

Your primary focus will be backend development, with additional responsibilities supporting cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, and DevOps workflows. You will work closely with AI engineers and researchers to turn evolving technology into reliable, functional products.

We value practical problem-solving, initiative, and execution over rigid specialization. The right candidate is comfortable working independently, making sound technical decisions, and delivering results without constant oversight.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid – Los Angeles Area (1–2 days per week in office)

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, implement, test, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data integrations supporting AI agents, internal tools, and simulation environments.

• End-to-End Ownership: Take responsibility for assigned systems and features from initial requirements through deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements.

• Infrastructure and DevOps: Support cloud infrastructure, containerized applications, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and system monitoring.

• Problem-Solving and Reliability: Independently diagnose technical issues, improve system performance and reliability, and implement practical, maintainable solutions.

• Cross-Functional Execution: Work directly with AI researchers and engineers to integrate new technologies, rapidly prototype solutions, and deliver functional systems as product requirements evolve.

Minimum Requirements

• Professional backend engineering experience with demonstrated ability to independently develop and maintain production-quality software.

• Strong proficiency in Python, Go, or a comparable backend programming language, including designing and integrating APIs and backend services.

• Practical experience with databases, Linux environments, Git, cloud platforms, and containerization technologies such as Docker.

• Working knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD, deployment processes, and infrastructure troubleshooting.

• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to take ownership of technical problems from investigation through resolution.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to contribute directly across engineering disciplines in a small, fast-moving team.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing backend systems supporting AI applications, machine learning workflows, or data-intensive services.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, or similar infrastructure automation technologies.

• Experience with distributed systems, observability, GPU computing environments, or scalable cloud services.

• Experience in a startup or similarly small, execution-focused engineering team.

Salary Range

$110,000 – $145,000 Annually

Why Join the Egofold Team?

Egofold offers the opportunity to build foundational technology for emerging AI applications, with meaningful ownership and direct influence over engineering solutions. You will work closely with a small team of researchers and engineers, helping turn technical experimentation into working products.

Benefits:

• True focus on work/life balance

• Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave

• Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD

• 401k with company match

Snail Games USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Snail Games USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work Authorization Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future (including H-1B).

Additional Information

As part of the Company’s activities in video game development, publishing, and short-form video content creation, certain projects, discussions, or creative materials may include themes, visuals, language, or subject matter that some individuals could find mature, violent, sexual, graphic, or otherwise sensitive in nature (collectively referred to as “Mature Content”). Examples may include, but are not limited to, depictions or descriptions of combat, violence, adult themes or relationships, suggestive or satirical humor, or strong language. Employees are expected to engage with such material in a professional and creative context as part of their job duties.