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Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - BeReal

BeReal is a social media platform focused on authenticity, encouraging users to share unfiltered moments, with 40M+ monthly active users.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
51 - 100 Employees
5+ years of experience
Social Media
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Description For Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - BeReal

BeReal is revolutionizing social media with its focus on authentic, unfiltered moments. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll join a dynamic team of 70+ professionals serving 40M+ monthly active users. Backed by Voodoo, BeReal aims to become an iconic social network used by hundreds of millions.

The role offers unique technical challenges, particularly managing traffic spikes when millions of users connect within a 2-minute window. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Go, Node.js, and Kubernetes, contributing to a robust infrastructure that powers the platform's growth.

The engineering culture emphasizes small, autonomous teams of generalists who can make impactful product decisions. You'll be instrumental in developing high-volume API microservices, collaborating on new features, and ensuring the platform's scalability as it expands globally.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of API and distributed architecture experience, with strong Go programming skills. You should be comfortable in a startup environment, value teamwork, and be proficient in both English and French. A master's degree in computer science or related field is required.

Benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage through SideCare (100% covered for family), Swile Lunch vouchers, Gymlib membership, and wellness activities in the Paris office. Join BeReal to be part of a transformative social media platform that celebrates authenticity and real connections.

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Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - BeReal

  • Tackle technical challenges with millions of users connecting within 2-minute windows
  • Contribute to developing robust architecture for massive scale
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams on new features
  • Analyze trade-offs and address technical challenges in backend components
  • Participate in code and design reviews

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - BeReal

Go
Node.js
Kubernetes
Redis
PostgreSQL
  • 5+ years of experience working on API on distributed architecture
  • Proven experience in Go and developing high volume API microservices
  • Self-reliant with prior startup experience
  • Proficient in English and French
  • Master degree in computer science or related field
  • Value teamwork and thrive on challenges

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - BeReal

Medical Insurance
  • Competitive salary upon experience
  • Swile Lunch voucher
  • Gymlib (100% covered by Voodoo)
  • Premium healthcare coverage SideCare, 100% covered by Voodoo for family
  • Wellness activities in Paris office

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