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 "Vibe Coding,"
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 adaptable 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.
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 2–3 days per week to sync with local leadership.
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
? 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.
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📌 Senior Software Developer (Melbourne)
🏢 Shockbyte
📍 Melbourne