Join the Checkmate Team

Shape the future of online chess. Build powerful tools, grow a global community, and make every move count.

View Open Roles ↓ Our Culture

Strategy Meets Collaboration

We don't just play chess. We think like grandmasters: calculated, creative, and always pushing boundaries.

Forward Thinking

Anticipate challenges, plan ahead, and build features that evolve with the game.

Player-First

Every decision starts with the community. We build for beginners and grandmasters alike.

Relentless Growth

Continuous learning, feedback loops, and a culture that celebrates improvement.

Transparent Leadership

Open communication, shared ownership, and decisions backed by data and intuition.

Rewarding Every Move

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Remote-First

Work from anywhere. We value output over office hours.

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Competitive Compensation

Top-tier salary, equity options, and performance bonuses.

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Learning Stipend

$1,500/year for courses, conferences, and chess coaching.

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Health & Wellness

Full medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.

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Unlimited PTO

Take the time you need. We trust you to manage your work-life balance.

Chess Allowance

Monthly budget for books, software, tournaments, or equipment.

Find Your Next Move

Filter by department and apply to roles that match your expertise.

Senior Frontend Engineer

Full-time Remote

Build and optimize our real-time chess board, game state management, and interactive analysis tools using React/TypeScript.

UI/UX Designer

Full-time Hybrid

Design intuitive interfaces for complex chess systems. Lead user research, prototyping, and design system maintenance.

Community Manager

Full-time Remote

Moderate forums, host AMAs with grandmasters, organize community events, and foster a welcoming environment for all skill levels.

Backend & API Engineer

Full-time Remote

Scale our tournament infrastructure, WebSocket connections, and rating algorithms. Work with Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis.

Tournament Operations Lead

Contract Remote

Coordinate FIDE-aligned events, manage prize pools, oversee anti-cheat protocols, and ensure smooth tournament execution.

Content Strategist

Full-time Remote

Create educational chess content, manage SEO strategy, write annotated games, and grow our learning hub audience.

From Application to Offer

1

Apply

Submit your resume & portfolio

2

Screen

30-min culture & role fit call

3

Assessment

Technical or portfolio review

4

Final

Team interview & offer

Don't See Your Role?

We're always looking for grandmaster-level talent. Submit your resume anyway and we'll keep you in mind for future openings.

Send Open Application ♟