Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

Dailymotion is more than just a video app, it's a visual conversation in motion powered by a unique algorithm designed to develop users' critical thinking. Dailymotion brings nuance to the debates that engage young audiences and puts listening, discovery, and kindness back at the heart of exchanges to help build a safer and more virtuous Internet. Dailymotion is also " Dailymotion Pro ", a video hosting and streaming solution serving professionals across all industries; and " Dailymotion Advertising ", a powerful proprietary video marketing platform that offers a high-quality and safe environment for brands. Our team is made up of 400 employees in France, New York, and Singapore, all united by the same ambition: to visibly shake up the video platform ecosystem worldwide. We're looking for a Senior Golang Developer to join our AdTech team and help shape our next-generation AI-powered advertising platform. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Design, Data, and Engineering to build the backend services and APIs that power our advertising solutions, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and reliability. You'll be joining a team of experienced engineers who genuinely care about building robust, real-time distributed systems. Expect meaningful work with direct business impact, plenty of opportunities to learn and grow, and a culture where your ideas and perspectives are valued. What you'll do Lead the design, development, and evolution of complex, scalable backend systems and services Architect and build reusable, maintainable backend codebases, shared services, and internal libraries Translate product and business requirements into technical backend designs and implementation plans Design and maintain robust APIs, data models, and service integrations Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, documentation, performance, and reliability Own backend features end-to-end: estimation, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement Mentor and support mid-level and junior engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, QA, DevOps, Data, and Infrastructure teams to align on goals, scope, and delivery Contribute to technical decision-making, architecture discussions, and long-term platform and scalability strategy What we're looking for Solid backend engineering experience on production systems Strong expertise in Golang and concurrent service development Understanding of backend system design and full application lifecycle Experience with RESTful APIs and/or gRPC (versioning, documentation) Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and optimization Commitment to delivering quality, well-tested, maintainable code Strong problem-solving abilities and autonomy in driving solutions 📍 Location: Paris with 3 days remote per week Nice to haves Deep understanding of distributed systems (concurrency, networking, caching, fault tolerance) Experience with microservices architectures Familiarity with automated testing strategies (unit, integration, contract testing) CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Production monitoring, logging, and debugging experience Agile methodologies, code reviews, and collaborative practices Security best practices for backend systems What will really make the difference Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude) to enhance coding efficiency, debugging, refactoring, and test generation. We value engineers who embrace modern tools to improve their craft and productivity. Don't check every box? Apply anyway. We're looking for the right person to join the team, not just a perfect resume. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we still want to hear from you. Dailymotion is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusion and want you to help us build a more diverse community. All positions are open to people with disabilities, and we encourage everyone to apply. Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know in advance. First call (30 min) with Marvin: An initial conversation to get to know each other, introduce you to Dailymotion, understand your background and expectations, and answer your first questions. Video call (45 min) with Stephane An in-depth exchange to talk concretely about the role, your day-to-day, your skills, and see how you could thrive within the team. Technical interviews (2h): Your chance to dive into our real technical challenges, show how you approach problems, and see if your skills match our needs. Meet Marie-Laure our VP Analytics & AI (30 min): Because great teams are built together. An informal one-on-one to meet your futur colleague to get a feel for the team vibe. 🎉 Welcome to Dailymotion