Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) – Draft Showdown

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Location Paris, France

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Category Technology

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Employment Type Full-time

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Salary Not disclosed

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Application Deadline 10 October 2026 — Deadline passed

Job Description

Voodoo is recruiting a Senior Backend Engineer to help develop Draft Showdown, a multiplayer mobile game. The successful candidate will build secure server-side game logic, implement matchmaking and anti-cheat safeguards, design APIs, manage player-state systems and improve backend performance. The role involves working with game designers and client engineers to prepare the game for competitive multiplayer at scale.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of backend development experience.
• Strong professional experience with Go (Golang), including at least 1 year using it professionally.
• Strong SQL and NoSQL database knowledge.
• Experience building and maintaining high-scale systems.
• Understanding of Unix-like environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in game development is an advantage.
• Willingness to relocate to Paris, France.

Benefits and Compensation

• Visa sponsorship under company policy for eligible applicants.
• Relocation assistance.
• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits according to the country of employment.
• Opportunity to develop backend systems for a multiplayer game with a large potential user base.

Visa and Work Authorization

Voodoo's listing states that visa sponsorship is available under company policy and relocation support is offered. Applicants outside France should confirm sponsorship eligibility directly with the recruitment team.

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