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This kind of Entertainment System combines modular hardware, immersive software, and creative game design to create a brand-new category of interactive entertainment. \n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are looking for an experienced DevOps / Backend Engineer to build and maintain the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cloud infrastructure and backend services powering the company’s ecosystem.\n\nThis role places a strong emphasis on DevOps ownership, combined with hands-on backend development using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS. You will ensure the company’s services are deployed securely, operate reliably, and scale with the product, while contributing to systems supporting user accounts, the game catalog, purchases, and communication with the game console devices.\n\nYou will work closely with frontend, mobile, embedded, and QA engineers, taking ownership of cloud infrastructure and service delivery through deployment, monitoring, and production troubleshooting. 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