Staff Backend Engineer - Golang

voodooยท Engineering & Data
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๐ŸŒ Remote๐Ÿ“ ParisFullTime

About this role

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

You will be a part of a team of 5 engineers, working on the gaming backend platform. This team collaborates closely with all departments of the company, including Core Gaming, Live Gaming and Engineering & Data.

Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games. The Engineering & Data team builds innovative tech products and platforms to support the growth of their gaming and consumer apps.

This team is a crucial part of Voodooโ€™s transition from Hyper-Casual games to Hybrid, Casual & Mid-Core. The backend platform has helped big titles like Mob Control & Block Jam 3D achieve amazing growth. In the next phase of evolution, we want to scale this platform to our upcoming promising titles. The objective is to scale the most common features as well as develop new features based on studios'.

This position can be fully remote in any EU country.

Role

You will work on the backend platform supporting highly scalable mobile games, played by millions of people every day. You will work closely with client-developers & game designers starting from feature design to delivery, validation, and iteration.

The responsibilities are cross-functional, ranging from infrastructure, API design & coding all the way to client-side integration (we are using Golang). To succeed in this role, you will need to have passion for everything you do. You love to write code that scales to millions of users, are skilled at requirements gathering, champion new tech initiatives & leverage existing solutions.

  • 7+ years of backend development experience

  • Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals

  • Extreme fluency in Golang

  • Mastery of SQL and NoSQL

  • Background in high-scale systems

  • Understanding of Unix-like environments

  • Experience working in cross-functional agile teams

Profile

  • Strong analytical skills with a track record of solving complex problems related to scalability, performance, and integration in high-stakes environments.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing teams and interfacing effectively with various stakeholders.

  • Ability to be self sufficient and work autonomously.

  • A deep interest in game development is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Swile Lunch voucher

  • Gymlib (100% covered by Voodoo)

  • Premium healthcare coverage with SideCare, 100% covered for you and your family

  • Wellness activities in our Paris office

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Staff Backend Engineer - Golang position at voodoo?
The salary for this Staff Backend Engineer - Golang role at voodoo is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Staff Backend Engineer - Golang job at voodoo remote?
Yes, this Staff Backend Engineer - Golang position at voodoo is remote, with team members based in Paris. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Staff Backend Engineer - Golang role at voodoo full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Staff Backend Engineer - Golang role in the Engineering & Data department at voodoo.
Which team or department does the Staff Backend Engineer - Golang at voodoo belong to?
This Staff Backend Engineer - Golang position is part of the Engineering & Data department at voodoo. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Backend Engineer - Golang position at voodoo?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to voodoo's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Staff Backend Engineer - Golang job at voodoo posted?
This Staff Backend Engineer - Golang position at voodoo was posted on Mar 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Backend Engineer - Golang
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