Senior Backend Engineer (Berlin Office)

5 Minutes ago • 3 Years + • Backend Development • $120,000 PA - $200,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Born, founded in December 2022, has swiftly made its mark in the mobile world, developing 5 apps and games that reached the #1 spot in the App Store across 3 continents. Backed by esteemed investors, Born is rapidly growing, reaching millions of users. Their mission is to create digital life through AI, aiming to be the leading company for virtual friends that live, grow, and evolve like humans, starting with Pengu, the biggest AI character app in the US and Europe.
Must have:
  • Work in-person in Berlin
  • Be a top-tier talent (A-player)
  • Demonstrate relentless drive and motivation
  • Be passionate and flexible with work hours
  • Operate with lightning speed and urgency
  • Exhibit persistence and follow-up
  • Be mission-driven towards creating virtual characters
  • Show versatility and willingness to wear many hats
  • Make decisions based on expected value
  • Thrive in a flat organizational structure
Good to have:
  • Having product sense
  • 0-1, early stage eng experience
Perks:
  • Prime Berlin Office with state-of-the-art amenities
  • Full Commute Reimbursement
  • Gym Membership
  • Visa Sponsorship & Assistance
  • Stock Options
  • Bureaucratic Support

Job Details

Tasks

  • Location: In-person working (Berlin). No remote/hybrid.
  • A-Players Only: We’re building a team of top-tier talent. A-players hire A-players. We’d rather invest in one exceptional person with an above-market salary they’re thrilled about than settle for multiple B-players at standard rates.
  • Drive: 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 jobit’s a core part of who you are and how you find purpose.
  • Grind: We’re passionate and flexible-sometimes inspiration happens late at night or on weekends. You’re welcome to message anytime, even at 3am.
  • Urgency: Move at lightning speed-turn weeks into days, hours into minutes. Smash through obstacles to get results. Respond instantly, not eventually.
  • Relentless. Winning comes first. Follow up 10x a day if needed. Triple-text or call if someone’s ghosting you. Persistence is your superpower.
  • Mission-Driven: Our mission-“Becoming the leading company for virtual characters”-excites you. You’re here to make an impact.
  • Versatility: No task is beneath you. Wear many hats. No job is not your job.
  • EV-Based Decisions: We optimize for expected value, not comfort zones. No playing it safe with “good enough” choices.
  • Flat Structure: Flat company org. Titles reflect scope. No political promotion games.

If you’re an A-player ready to run hard and win big, this is your shot. Let’s build something extraordinary together.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Prime Berlin Office: Our Berlin Mitte office boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including Apple Studio Displays and Herman Miller chairs.
  • Full Commute Reimbursement: We cover 100% of your commuting costs.
  • Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy on us.
  • Visa Sponsorship & Assistance: We support your visa process and guide you through all the paperwork.
  • Stock Options: Benefit from our competitive stock option program.
  • Bureaucratic Support: Assistance with German social security, tax forms, and other necessary paperwork.

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About The Company

SLAY, founded in December 2022, has swiftly made its mark in the mobile world. The company developed 5 apps and games that reached the #1 spot in the App Store across 3 continents.Backed by some of the world's most esteemed investors, including Accel, Kevin Weil, Riccardo Zacconi, Scott Belsky, and Ilkka Paananen, SLAY is rapidly growing and reaching millions of users.

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