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Staff Backend Engineer (Golang) - BeReal

VoodooParis
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years of experience in API development within distributed systems. Proven expertise in Go with a successful track record in high-volume API microservices. Strong analytical skills to evaluate trade-offs and solve technical challenges. Experience in collaborative environments and willingness to engage in code reviews.

About the job

About Voodoo

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a pioneering tech company dedicated to crafting innovative mobile games and applications aimed at entertaining users globally. With a vibrant team of 800 professionals, we have achieved an impressive 7 billion downloads and boast over 200 million active users, positioning Voodoo as the third largest mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads, trailing only Google and Meta. Our portfolio features hit games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside trending applications such as BeReal and Wizz.

Our Team

At BeReal, we prioritize authenticity in social media. By motivating our users to share unfiltered moments, we nurture genuine connections and embrace real-life experiences. Our international team has grown to over 60 members, serving more than 30 million monthly active users. Supported by Voodoo, we are committed to transforming BeReal into an iconic social network with hundreds of millions of users.

Your Role

We have developed BeReal with a compact team of elite engineers and intend to uphold this philosophy as we expand our user base to hundreds of millions. To realize this vision, we consistently release new features rapidly, outpacing other established social networks while enhancing our infrastructure. Our engineers work in agile, cross-functional teams, granting them significant autonomy in product-related decisions.

  • Overcome thrilling technical challenges, particularly as our product handles spikes of millions of users connecting within a two-minute window.

  • Play a key role in developing a robust architecture that can support massive scale as we attract new users and expand into new markets.

  • Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to innovate and implement new features for the app.

  • Evaluate trade-offs and tackle technical challenges related to critical components of our backend systems.

  • Engage in code and design reviews to uphold our high standards of quality.

Our Technology Stack

  • Infrastructure: GCP, Kubernetes, Pub/Sub, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD.

  • Backend: Go, Node.js (NestJS, Nx, Typescript)

  • Frontend: Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android).

  • Database: Spanner, PostgreSQL, Redis.

Candidate Profile

  • You possess over 8 years of experience in developing APIs within distributed architectures.

  • You have extensive experience in Go and have successfully contributed to the development of high-volume API microservices.

  • You are self-reliant, proactive, and a strong team player with a passion for solving complex problems.

  • You thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute to the growth of our innovative platform.

About Voodoo

Voodoo, founded in 2013, is a leading tech innovator in mobile gaming and applications. With a workforce of 800 and 7 billion downloads, we are the third largest mobile publisher globally, creating entertainment that resonates with users. Our flagship games and applications, including BeReal, exemplify our commitment to engaging and authentic user experiences.

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