Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - BeReal at Voodoo

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoGolangKubernetesGCPPub/SubSpannerPostgreSQLRedisNode.jsNestJSTypeScriptArgoCDGitHub Actions

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

The job offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience with APIs on distributed architecture, proven experience in Go for high-volume API microservices, self-reliance from a startup environment, English proficiency, and a master's degree in computer science or related field.

What benefits does Voodoo offer?

Benefits include Swile Lunch voucher, Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo), premium healthcare coverage SideCare for your family (100% borne by Voodoo), and wellness activities in the Paris office.

What kind of team and work environment can I expect at BeReal?

BeReal has an international team of 60+ focused on authenticity, working in small teams of generalists with high autonomy for product decisions, tackling challenges like user spikes in a tiny world-class engineering team.

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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