Principal Engineer SDK

Paris
|Full Time

Posted: 4 months ago

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About the job

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

Our Game Tech team is building scalable, reliable, and developer-friendly solutions for our studios. Our SDKs support a variety of functionalities including Ad Network integration, privacy compliance, in-app purchases, Offers & Store, and more. We also manage a platform for Experimentation and Remote Configuration, alongside Gaming Backend to support multiplayer functionalities.

Role

You will be part of our SDK team which comprises 10 dedicated developers with an engineering manager. Your role will involve driving the team towards technical excellence and ensuring our SDK empowers developers across our studios to create engaging gaming experiences for millions worldwide.

The role requires to be onsite (Paris) 3 days a week.

Role

Architect and Implement: Develop and refine the architecture of our SDKs, including client-server interactions, for usage across multiple gaming studios and 3rd parties. Integrate native SDKs to extend the capabilities of our Unity-based solutions as well as implement critical features.
Lead: Drive the technical roadmap and strategic direction of the SDK, introducing innovative solutions and improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and developer experience.
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing SDK performance across different platforms and devices.
Collaboration and Guidance: Work closely with other developers, product managers, and stakeholders to align SDK features with company goals and user needs. Mentor engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Our stack

Languages and Libraries: C#, Unity, integrated with multiple libraries such as AppLovin, Unity Purchasing, along with several other 3rd parties.
Infrastructure: AWS services including DynamoDB, etc.
Ops: CircleCI, GitHub, Grafana

Profile

Technical Skills: Expertise in C#, Unity, and extensive experience with client-server architecture. Familiarity with integrating and optimizing native SDKs for platforms like iOS and Android.
Experience with scaled SDKs: Proven experience designing and working on SDKs or similar software solutions at scale, with a focus on performance optimization and system architecture.
Problem-solving Aptitude: Strong analytical skills with a track record of solving complex problems related to scalability, performance, and integration in high-stakes environments.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing teams and interfacing effectively with various stakeholders.
Passion for Gaming: A deep interest in game development and a passion for delivering high-quality tools that enable developers to create engaging games.