Senior Full-Stack Platform Engineer

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BeamNG GmbH

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Gaming • Transport • Software

BeamNG GmbH is an international independent development studio known for its state-of-the-art, real-time, soft-body physics engine designed for entertainment, research, and commercial applications. Since its founding in 2012, BeamNG has focused on real-time simulation of vehicle dynamics and damage, making their physics engine widely available for various uses, including in video games and simulations. With a multicultural team of over 70 members, the company emphasizes personal and professional growth and remote work opportunities. The BeamNG engine is particularly noted for its applications in ADAS, autonomous driving, and driver training.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2013

🎮 Gaming

🚗 Transport

📋 Description

• - Design and maintain reliable backend services using FastAPI and modern Python tooling. • - Develop user-facing dashboards and interfaces using Vue 3 and component-driven front-end architecture. • - Build and maintain infrastructure for our software delivery system, mod repository, authentication, user systems, and related services. • - Architect and manage data persistence using PostgreSQL and efficient object storage solutions. • - Integrate and maintain workflows with third-party payment providers. • - Implement well-structured RESTful APIs and collaborate with internal teams to ensure stable service integration. • - Develop and operate lightweight docker-based deployments. Most software will be self-hosted on lean, simple setups (no Kubernetes, no heavy cloud). • - Create CI/CD pipelines and automated tests, using AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, automated test generation, etc). • - Monitor and improve backend performance, scalability, and reliability using maintainable, straightforward approaches. • - Apply KISS principles, keeping the codebase simple, clear, and easy to maintain. • - Produce concise documentation, architectural notes, and technical designs. • - Contribute to the evolution of our mod repository, enabling creators to share, test, validate, and manage mods.

🎯 Requirements

• - Proven professional experience (ideally 5+ years) in backend or full-stack engineering. • - Ability to independently design and deliver systems end-to-end without micromanagement. • - Strong proficiency in Python and experience building RESTful services with FastAPI. • - Solid experience with Vue 3, reusable components, and modern front-end tooling. • - Comfortable using AI-assisted development, including code generation and automated testing. • - Experience with lightweight Docker-based deployments and simple, local-first hosting environments. • - Linux system administration skills (Bash scripting, Nginx configuration, server hardening) for managing non-cloud-native setups. • - Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, etc). • - Strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, networking, and API design. • - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • - A mindset centered on simplicity, maintainability, and long-term clarity.

🏖️ Benefits

• - Flexible working hours • - Language courses • - Talent development program (training budget, participation in seminars/conferences, etc) • - Personal development program (feedback, leadership, conflict engagement, etc) • - Budget for home office • - Parental leave • - Employee assistance program • - Relocation assistance (if applicable)