Voodoo

Senior Data Engineer - Platform

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mobile Games, Mobile Apps, Biotechnology, AdvertisingIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote (Can be done fully remote from France) Salary: Competitive salary upon experience

About Voodoo

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.

Team

The Engineering & Data team builds innovative tech products and platforms to support the impressive growth of their gaming and consumer apps, which allow Voodoo to stay at the forefront of the mobile industry.

Within the Data team, you’ll join the Ad-Network Team, which is an autonomous squad of around 30 people. The team is composed of top-tier software engineers, infrastructure engineers, data engineers, mobile engineers, and data scientists (among which 3 Kaggle Masters). The goal of this team is to provide a way for Voodoo to monetize our inventory directly with advertising partners, and relies on advanced technological solutions to optimize advertising in a real-time bidding environment. It is a strategic topic with significant impact on the business.

Role

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms.
  • Build and manage data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using tools such as Apache Airflow, DBT, SQLMesh, or similar.
  • Architect and optimize lakehouse solutions (e.g., Iceberg).
  • Lead the design and implementation of data infrastructure components (streaming, batch processing, orchestration, lineage, observability).
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) across all data processes.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD pipelines for data platform components using tools like Terraform, CircleCI, or similar.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analytics teams, and product engineers to understand data needs and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Mentor experienced data engineers and set best practices for code quality, testing, and platform reliability.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues in real-time data flows and long-running batch jobs.
  • Stay ahead of trends in data engineering, proactively recommending new technologies and approaches to keep our stack modern and efficient.

Profile (Must Have)

  • Extensive experience in data engineering or platform engineering roles.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and Java.
  • Strong experience with modern data stacks (e.g., Spark, Kafka, DBT, Airflow, Lakehouse).
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, data architecture, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
  • Solid experience operating data services in Kubernetes, including Helm, resource tuning, and service discovery.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, data governance, and security best practices.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD principles and DevOps practices in a data environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
  • Familiarity with ML model deployment and MLOps practices.
  • Exposure to data cataloging, lineage tools, and observability platforms.
  • Contributions to open-source data tools or platforms.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive relocation package (including visa support)
  • Swile Lunch voucher
  • Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo)
  • Premium healthcare coverage SideCare, for your family is 100% borne by Voodoo
  • Child day care facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouges)
  • Wellness activities in our Paris office
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Remote days

Application Instructions

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Skills

Data Engineering
Data Platforms
ETL
ELT
Apache Airflow
DBT
SQLMesh
Lakehouse
Iceberg
Data Pipelines
Streaming
Batch Processing
Orchestration
Data Lineage
Observability
Data Quality
Data Governance
GDPR
HIPAA
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform
CI/CD
CircleCI
SQL

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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