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Remote Staff Engineer – Gaming Backend
Voodoo
Spain (Worldwide)
Published by
Azhar Khan
Updated Mar 15, 2025
You will be part of a team of six engineers working on the gaming backend platform. This team collaborates closely with Core Gaming and Engineering & Data teams. The Core Games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in developing and launching new hit games, while the Engineering & Data team builds innovative tech products and platforms to accelerate the growth of gaming and consumer apps.
This team is a key component of Voodoo’s transition from Hyper-Casual to Hybrid, Casual, and Mid-Core games. The backend platform has been instrumental in the success of Mob Control and Block Jam 3D, and the next phase will focus on scaling the platform for growing games, including building custom features for individual or multiple games.
As a Staff Engineer – Gaming Backend, you will contribute to the backend platform that powers highly scalable mobile games played by millions worldwide. You will collaborate with client developers and game designers from feature design to delivery, validation, and iteration. This role requires cross-functional expertise, covering infrastructure, API design, backend development, and client-side integration. Voodoo primarily uses Golang for backend services.
To excel in this role, you should have a passion for writing scalable code, championing new technology initiatives, and leveraging existing solutions for maximum impact.
Voodoo offers a dynamic and innovative work environment where your contributions will have a real impact. Here’s what we offer:
Voodoo is a prominent French mobile game publisher and developer, renowned for its expertise in creating and distributing hyper-casual games. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris, Voodoo has rapidly grown to become one of the world's leading players in the mobile gaming sector, boasting a portfolio of chart-topping titles such as Helix Jump, Paper.io, and Aquapark.io. The company’s mission is to bring enjoyable and accessible gaming experiences to a global audience, leveraging data-driven insights and rapid prototyping to consistently deliver engaging content.
With a workforce of over 700 employees as of 2024, Voodoo has established a strong reputation for its innovative approach to game development and publishing, often collaborating with independent studios and fostering a vibrant developer ecosystem. The company has attracted significant investment, including a major funding round led by Tencent, and continues to expand its reach through acquisitions and new product launches. Recently, Voodoo has also ventured into blockchain gaming and Web3 initiatives, signaling its commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends.
Websitevoodoo.io