Backend engineer in mobile games

Voodoo is a consumer tech company founded in Paris in 2013, with one mission: entertain the world. Today we are 1,000 people, generating $1b+ in annual revenue, profitably. Our games and apps have passed 7 billion downloads and reach 200 million+ active users every month, making Voodoo the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in downloads, after Google and Meta.

• You will design and build the server-side foundation that takes Castle Busters from a client-authoritative game to a competitive, server-validated one.
• Build server-side validation for the metagame - currency, card upgrades, chest opens, and progression - staged by risk, replicating economy and reward logic on the server.
• Move toward server authority for competitive features, where game state lives in one place and can be trusted.
• Design APIs and player-state management that the Unity client integrates against, and help shape how client and server split responsibilities.
• The responsibilities are cross-functional, ranging from infrastructure, API design & coding all the way to client-side integration (we are using Golang).

• 7+ years of backend development experience
• Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals
• Extreme fluency in Golang (At least 1 year in a professional environment)
• Mastery of SQL and NoSQL
• Background in high-scale systems
• Understanding of Unix-like environments
• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams
• 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.
• Будет плюсом: A deep interest in game development is a plus

• Best-in-class compensation
• Other benefits according to the country you reside