Description:

BeReal is dedicated to authenticity in social media, encouraging users to share unfiltered moments and fostering genuine connections.
The company has an international team of over 30 members and boasts more than 40 million monthly active users.
The role involves tackling exciting technical challenges, especially during peak usage times when millions of users connect within a 2-minute window.
The Senior Backend Engineer will contribute to developing a robust architecture to support massive scale as the user base grows and expands into new countries.
Collaboration with product and engineering teams is essential to create new features for the app.
The engineer will analyze trade-offs and address technical challenges related to key components of the backend.
Participation in code and design reviews is expected.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience working on APIs in a distributed architecture.
Proven experience in Go and the ability to develop high-volume API microservices is required.
Self-reliance and prior experience in a startup or similar environment are essential.
Candidates should value teamwork and thrive on challenges.
Proficiency in English is necessary due to the diverse and international nature of the team.
A master's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
Candidates must believe in the project, be motivated, and eager to embark on an exciting and challenging journey.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a fully remote environment.
Engineers will have high autonomy to make product-related decisions within small teams.
The role involves working with a cutting-edge technology stack, including GCP, Kubernetes, and Go.
Employees will be part of a rapidly growing company with a mission to scale BeReal into an iconic social network.
The position provides the chance to tackle exciting technical challenges and contribute to a product that fosters genuine connections.