Senior Software Engineer (Core/Backend)

NZXT is a founder-led, global organization that has not lost our entrepreneurial, scrappy roots. We’re made up of gamers, builders and PC enthusiasts on a mission to create hardware, software, experiences, and services that surprise and delight gamers of all types. So what makes NZXT, NZXT? Our employees come from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and interests that make us better. We invent, we play, and we have fun doing it because building is more than just assembling computer parts - building is an attitude and a state of mind. That attitude is shared by an ever-growing community of people who are all here to help each other reach the next great thing. This is an exciting time to join NZXT - let’s get building. 

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Core/Backend)

Location: Taiwan, Taipei

Workplace Type: Onsite

JOB SUMMARY

NZXT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in core backend for web applications to join our multidisciplinary team. You will design and develop high-quality software for gaming products, focusing on backend solutions and integration with hardware. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate within a focused software engineering team to design and implement backend solutions for Windows platforms.
• Develop software for USB and wireless devices and sensor communication in partnership with the firmware team.
• Integrate backend solutions with front-end UI using modern frameworks and tools.
• Create prototypes and testing tools for design research and validation.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure clean, maintainable, and high-quality software delivery.
• Work with Testing, Customer Support, Firmware, and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Document workflows, technical decisions, and project deliverables.
• Provide technical input for product documentation and marketing materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written) for international collaboration.
• Strong proficiency in Windows application development using Rust and C++.
• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like Electron or Tauri.
• Knowledge of Web media technologies (e.g., MediaStream, video/audio processing).
• Experience using dynamic patching/CDNs (e.g., DatoCMS, Contentful).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Git).

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience with firmware and hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with game streaming tools (e.g., OBS Studio, StreamLabs, Twitch Studio).
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and software distribution via Bunny.net or Amazon S3.
• Familiarity with UI prototyping tools like Figma.
• Understanding of V8/Node, Chrome/React development.
• Experience with OpenGL and DirectX graphics APIs.
• Passion for PC gaming and streaming ecosystems.

CULTURE & VALUES

At NZXT, we believe in the importance of Design Thinking and the power of Serving Community, and our values spring from those two core ideas: 

• We care a lot
• We speak up
• We do what we say

• We are curious and aren’t afraid to try
• We take accountability
• We apply what we learn

• We are in this together—win or lose
• We lift each other up
• We value every voice

• We make it efficient
• We reduce friction
• We keep things user-friendly

We hope that every NZXT employee internalizes and practices these values to the point where they become second nature. We expect our leaders and managers to embody and nurture these values, because when they are in full force... amazing things can happen.

NZXT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.