Job Overview
We’re looking for a Senior / Staff Backend Engineer (API) – Economy to join our Economy team. You will play a foundational role in architecting and evolving the systems that power how creators earn and how users transact across VRChat globally.
This role focuses on building high-integrity backend infrastructure that supports subscriptions, digital ownership, creator monetization, payment processing, and economic analytics at global scale. You’ll work primarily with Node.js and TypeScript, designing systems where correctness, auditability, reliability, and compliance are non-negotiable.
If you’re excited about building financial-grade systems for a thriving global creator ecosystem, this role could be the perfect fit.
About the Economy Team
The Economy team designs and operates the systems that power creator monetization and platform-wide transactions. Our work ensures creators can reliably earn income while the platform remains stable, sustainable, and built for long-term growth.
Our team operates with high velocity and high impact—without sacrificing work-life integration. We value technical excellence, mutual respect, and solving hard problems together.
VRChat is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a diverse, creative, and collaborative environment where anyone can contribute meaningfully to our roadmap and mission. If you’re a passionate engineer excited about building the economic foundation of the metaverse, we’d love to hear from you.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory referencing and background checks