Senior Backend Engineer, Slay

€200-500k

OTE

€120-140k

BASE

+ Stock option program

AWS

TypeScript

GCP

Redis

Node.js

Postgres

Mid and Senior level

Berlin

More information about location

Social gaming company

Job no longer available

Social gaming company

21-100 employees

B2CGamingSocial

Job no longer available

€200-500k

OTE

€120-140k

BASE

+ Stock option program

AWS

TypeScript

GCP

Redis

Node.js

Postgres

Mid and Senior level

Berlin

More information about location

21-100 employees

B2CGamingSocial

Company mission

To redefine the social gaming landscape.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

You’re relentless and motivated to do whatever it takes to succeed
You might have something to prove, a fire in your belly, or a mind that works differently
Work isn’t just a job—it’s a core part of who you are and how you find purpose
We move on quickly from anyone who isn’t an A-player. You’ll need to be comfortable with this. Paid trials help us both figure out the fit upfront
If you’re an A-player ready to run hard and win big, this is your shot. Let’s build something extraordinary together
Having product sense is great
No product managers
NestJS (NodeJS / Typescript), AWS / GCP, Redis, Postgres
0-1, early stage eng experience is great
3+ years experience

What the job involves

We work/text on weekends and at night. It’s ok to send messages at 3am
Move at lightning speed—turn weeks into days, hours into minutes. Smash through obstacles to get results. Respond instantly, not eventually
Winning comes first. Follow up 10x a day if needed. Triple-text or call if someone’s ghosting you. Persistence is your superpower
Our mission—“Becoming the leading company for virtual characters”—excites you. You’re here to make an impact
No task is beneath you. Wear many hats. No job is not your job
We optimize for expected value, not comfort zones. No playing it safe with “good enough” choices
Flat company org. Titles reflect scope. No political promotion games

Our take

SLAY is a social gaming company focused on creating engaging experiences that connect people and amplify their creativity and emotions. The company stands out with over 10 million downloads and 2.5 million monthly active users showing its rapid growth and high user engagement since founding in 2022.

The company boasts a commitment to a user and developer-centric ecosystem. Unlike traditional incentive structures, SLAY prioritises joyful user experiences and innovative product development. Since its founding, the company has launched 4 apps, one of which is "Pengu" a space to raise virtual pets.

SLAY’s success is evident in its viral popularity, especially among German teens and its significant backing from top venture capitalists. Looking forward, SLAY aims to continue its rapid iteration and growth, leveraging data and creativity to enhance its platform and user experiences further.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Jun 2024

$5m

SEED

Jan 2023

$2.9m

SEED

Total funding: $7.9m

Company benefits

Barrier-free access
Company laptop
Company stock options
Free beverages
Free snacks
Mentoring sessions
Sport membership

Company HQ

Mitte, Berlin, Germany

Leadership

Stefan Quernhorst

(Co-Founder)

Previously worked in Design for both CloudKitchens and Stefan Quernhorst. Also Co-founded MySoftwareScout.

Fabian Kamberi

(Co-Founder)

Previously Co-founded Bouncy.

Jannis Ringwald

(Co-Founder)

Previously co-founded Bouncy and was also a Software Developer for Mackevision.

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