Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
Coinbase$180,625 - $212,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mobile Gaming, Social MediaIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working on APIs in distributed architecture
- Proven experience in Go and contributing to high-volume API microservices
- Self-reliant with prior experience in a startup or similar environment
- Value teamwork and thrive on challenges
- Proficient in English (diverse and international team)
- Master's degree in computer science or related field
- Belief in the project, motivation, and eagerness for an exciting/challenging journey
Responsibilities
- Tackle exciting technical challenges, handling spikes of millions of users connecting within a 2-minute window
- Contribute to developing a robust architecture for massive scale as user base grows and expands to new countries
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to create new features for the app
- Analyze trade-offs and address technical challenges related to key components of the backend
- Participate in code and design reviews
Skills
Go
Golang
Kubernetes
GCP
Pub/Sub
Spanner
PostgreSQL
Redis
Node.js
NestJS
TypeScript
ArgoCD
GitHub Actions
Voodoo
Develops free hyper-casual mobile games
About Voodoo
Voodoo.io focuses on mobile gaming and app development, particularly in the hyper-casual game segment, which features simple and easy-to-play games that appeal to a wide audience. Their games are free for users, and the company generates revenue through advertising by partnering with ad networks like AdColony and Adjust to display targeted ads within their games. This approach allows Voodoo to entertain millions of users globally while providing brands with advertising solutions to reach mobile gamers effectively. Unlike many competitors, Voodoo emphasizes user privacy by allowing users to manage consent settings and ensuring no personal data is collected from children under 16. The company's goal is to create engaging mobile experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to user privacy and providing valuable advertising opportunities for brands.
Paris, FranceHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$480.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, GamingIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Risks
BeReal acquisition may not yield expected returns if popularity doesn't rebound.
Questopia's launch in China could face regulatory challenges.
Wizz app's 'Teen Tinder' reputation may attract scrutiny from parents and regulators.
Differentiation
Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide, following Google and Meta.
The company specializes in hyper-casual games, attracting a broad audience globally.
Voodoo offers advertising solutions, enhancing brand engagement with mobile gamers.
Upsides
Acquisition of BeReal diversifies Voodoo's portfolio beyond gaming.
Partnership with AppHarbr improves ad quality, increasing user engagement and revenue.
Successful launch of Questopia in China expands Voodoo's market presence.
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