SLAY

21-100

FTE

Innovative social gaming experiences that promote positive interactions.

SLAY is a Berlin-based social gaming company dedicated to developing engaging games and applications that enhance social interactions among users. With a focus on creating enjoyable and positive gaming experiences, SLAY aims to redefine the landscape of mobile and online gaming.

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Funding

€7M

HQ City

Berlin

Revenue Model

B2C

Employee Count

21-100

Last Funding Round

06/2024

Stage

Growth

Team Growth

114%

YoY Website Traffic Growth

95%

Backend Engineer

SLAY

Innovative social gaming experiences that promote positive interactions.

Innovative social gaming experiences that promote positive interactions.

Berlin

Munich

• Senior-Level

• On-Site

• Software Engineering

2025-05-27T00:03:28+00:00

2025-05-27T00:03:28+00:00

About Company
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TL;DR

TL;DR
✨ The Role in One Sentence

SLAY is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to build and scale the backend systems for their AI character app.

📋 What You'll Likely Do
  • 40%: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript.

  • 30%: Work with AWS/GCP, Redis, and Postgres to ensure scalability and reliability.

  • 30%: Optimize performance and troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced startup environment.

🧑‍💻 Profiles Doing This Job
  • High Priority: Experience with NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript.

  • High Priority: Experience with AWS/GCP, Redis, and Postgres.

  • High Priority: 3+ years of backend engineering experience.

📈 How This Role Will Look on Your CV
  • Built and scaled backend systems for a high-growth AI startup.

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