About this opportunity
Weekend lists this Senior Software Engineer, Games opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Weekend (formerly Volley) is the leading developer of voice AI games for smart TVs. Our games attract millions of users every month, with family favorites like Jeopardy!, Song Quiz, CoComelon: Sing and Play with JJ, and Wheel of Fortune.
We believe voice interfaces will become the main way people access entertainment in their living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and cars. We’re building a bundled subscription product similar to Netflix or Spotify for the emerging category of “AI-powered games.”
Role Summary
Weekend is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Games team, embedded on Jeopardy or Song Quiz. You\'ll work across the full game development lifecycle — from prototyping new features to shipping production-quality experiences — using TypeScript, React, and AWS GameLift Streams. This role is critical to maintaining development velocity on two of our most strategically important titles.
What You'll Do at Weekend
Build and improve game features using TypeScript and React for Jeopardy or Song Quiz.
Deliver polished game experiences streamed to players via AWS GameLift Streams.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and participate in code reviews.
Ensure cross-device compatibility across supported platforms.
Work across the full game development lifecycle, from prototyping through production-quality delivery.
Proactively identify risks, shape engineering decisions, and mentor teammates over time.
We\'re Excited About You Because You Have
6+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong command of TypeScript and React in production environments.
Experience shipping real-time or game-adjacent products at scale.
A track record of collaborating closely in team environments (not just solo shipping).
Comfort working across CI/CD pipelines and multi-platform compatibility.
The ability to move fluidly across the full stack of a product lifecycle — from prototype to release.
Bonus Points
Experience with Unity and/or Unreal Engine
Shader and WebGL / ThreeJS development
Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2 and Lambda
React Three Fiber (R3F) usage
Experience on live-ops or games-as-a-service titles
Our Stack
The Hiring Process
Stage 1 (Preliminary Video Call): with a member of our recruitment team
Stage 2 (Engineering Panel): with various members of our engineering team
Stage 3 (Onsite Interview): with various partners and team members
Stage 4 (Founder Chat) with our Founders
As an AI company, we\'re big believers in the value of AI tools. We expect candidates to use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot) during technical sessions — this is expected, not just permitted. The interview is still a conversation; we want to get to know you, your thinking, and how you work.
What\'s in it for You
Your medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Weekend, for yourself and all dependents and we match 401k!
We offer a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office work model.
We offer unlimited paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, and unlimited sick days.
Our generous parental leave policy includes 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents.
We offer visa support for eligible candidates, making relocating for the job smoother and more streamlined.
A full breakdown of our benefits is here!
For Pay Transparency: The final offer amount may depend on experience, education, skills, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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