# Senior Software Developer > Shockbyte · Melbourne, Australia (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-17 **Salary:** AUD 100,000–150,000 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Engineering ## Description ### **About Shockbyte** Have you ever jumped into a Minecraft world, battled in ARK, or built in Rust? Chances are, you’ve already played on a Shockbyte server. With 60+ games supported and hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, we’re one of the largest game server hosting companies on the planet. We’re not just building servers — we’re building the future of multiplayer. At Shockbyte, you’ll join a high-performing global team that’s passionate about making game server hosting seamless for players and studios everywhere. ### **About the Role** We’re looking for a **Senior Software Developer** to serve as our technical anchor in Melbourne. This isn't just a role for a "ticket-crusher"—we want a product-led, self-managed **Full Stack Product Builder** who functions as a strategic all-rounder. You will transform our Melbourne office from a satellite hub into a self-sustaining product engine. By owning the Australian time zone, you’ll eliminate "dead time," unblock local initiatives, and act as a high-velocity technical resource for the CEO and Marketing teams. You will be a pioneer in **AI,** using tools like Claude Code and the latest LLM models to automate workflows and rapidly prototype new applications. **Important:** Because our core engineering team is based in Europe, this role requires a flexible schedule. You will be expected to attend meetings and syncs outside of regular Australian business hours to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge transfer. ### **Responsibilities** - **Drive Executive Velocity:** Act as the primary dev resource for the CEO and Marketing to execute high-priority, rapid-turnaround tasks. - **Lead AI Innovation:** Push our AI usage forward by building full-scale applications and automation suites using Claude Code and latest AI trends. - **Full-Stack Ownership:** Contribute to core squads (Panel or Platform) while handling high-impact tasks like billing module rewrites (PayPal/WHMCS) and site improvements in Storyblok. - **Establish Local Knowledge:** Improve technical documentation and act as the "go-to" lead for the Melbourne team. - **On-Call & Reliability:** Provide dedicated coverage during Australian business hours and maintain syncs with the European dev team. ## Requirements - **5+ Years of Senior Experience** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - Familiarity with the gaming industry, including events such as GDC or Gamescom. - **AI-Native Workflow:** Highly experienced with **Claude Code**, LLM prompt engineering, and the latest AI development best practices. - **Product-Led Mindset:** Ability to function as a hybrid between a Product Owner and Developer, identifying problems independently and building foundations. - **Independent & Proactive:** A self-managed "A-player" capable of planning work and setting priorities without constant follow-up. - **Timezone Flexibility:** Comfortable working late or adjusting hours for crossover syncs with the European engineering team. - **Melbourne-Based:** Ability to work from our Melbourne office 3 days per week to sync with local leadership. - **Gamer & Hosting Enthusiast:** You don’t just play games; you understand the server-side mechanics. Whether you’ve managed a Minecraft community, climbed the ranks in Rust, or built a home lab, you’re genuinely passionate about game server hosting and performance. - **Deep Architectural Expertise:** You aren't just a coder; you are a system designer. You possess a profound understanding of how to build software that is **secure, scalable, and performant**. In an AI-driven "Vibe Coding" workflow, you act as the human anchor who ensures the "blueprint" is flawless. You understand the trade-offs of different patterns and can architect distributed systems that handle high-concurrency and massive data loads without breaking a sweat. ### **Preferred Skills** - Background in cloud infrastructure or game server orchestration. - Experience scaling a technical team or acting as a Team Lead. - Passion for automation and "Vibe Coding" to replace manual dev cycles - Experience in IT or sysadmin roles. You are comfortable in a Linux terminal and understand networking, bare-metal orchestration, and what happens "under the hood" of a server. ## Benefits - 🌏 Hybrid Work – Flexibility to work from home or the office. - ⏰ Flexible Working Hours – Work around your peak productivity times. - 🚀 Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and long-term opportunities. - 📚 Professional Development Budget – Courses, certifications, and conferences. - 💻 Home Office / Coworking Stipend – Create your perfect workspace. - 🎮 Virtual Team Events – Trivia, escape rooms, and epic game nights. - 👕 Company Merch Packs – Hoodies, mugs, and stickers designed for our team. - ✈️ Travel Opportunities – Represent Shockbyte at global industry events. - 🖥️ Free Game Server Hosting – Spin up your own servers and play on us. - 🏆 Esports & Gaming Events – Free tickets to tournaments and expos. ## Apply [Apply at Shockbyte](https://apply.workable.com/shockbyte/j/3AC2A9BA9D/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)