Lead Software Engineer - Performance Marketing
Post ID: 623 • Voodoo • Paris
Competitive
Deadline: November 6, 2026
Early access
Role Summary
Level: Not specified
Paris
Salary: Competitive
Posted on: September 22, 2026
Skills & Experience
Skills Required
Growth
Job Description
Job Description:
About VoodooFounded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. TeamOur Growth team is a transversal entity aiming to maximize and deliver the potential of any mobile product. It combines user acquisition, creative content production, monetization, and the tech capabilities required to turn applications into global hits. With over 150 experts, we operate at the forefront of mobile marketing and ad tech across various types of games and consumer apps. RoleVoodoo is looking for a Lead Software Engineer for our Playable Ads team as part of our Central Growth Team. In this role, you'll lead key initiatives developed by our playable ads team, while staying hands-on with production and driving innovation in our playable ad formats across games. Key tasksLead and coach a small team of playable ads developers/strategists embedded within franchise-dedicated squads, ensuring high autonomy and strong performanceStay hands-on with playable ad production, contributing directly to the creation and iteration of high-quality playable creativesOversee operational topics for the playable team, including workflows, tooling, and best practicesDrive innovation in playable ad formats, constantly exploring new mechanics, interactions, and creative concepts to stay ahead of market trendsCollaborate closely with the Growth Manager and creative strategists to align on priorities and franchise-level objectivesBenchmark competitor playable ads and analyze performance data to improve production quality and effectivenessAct as a technical and/or strategic reference for the team, providing guidance on both development and marketing performance topicsSupport the rollout of playable ads across multiple game franchises, adapting formats to each title's creative strategyContribute to defining and evolving the playable ads chapter's vision, standards, and processesProfile4+ years of experience in playable ad or game developmentHands-on, maker mindset - you're comfortable getting into production yourself while also stepping back to coordinateExperience with relevant playable ads development tools or frameworks Unity (Luna), Cocos Creator or other relevant platformsKnowledge of object-oriented programming and web game developmentHands-on experience with AI-assisted development (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) and asset generation (Scenario, Flux, ElevenLabs)Solid understanding of mobile marketing performance metrics and creative testingProven ability to mentor and coach peersYou have entrepreneurial mindset and can adapt to a high-paced environmentYou can demonstrate excellent teamwork and collaboration skillsYou are fluent in English (fluency in French is a plus) BenefitsCompetitive salary upon experienceSwile restaurant lunch voucherGymlib sports subscription (100% taken in charge by us)Sidecare healthcare coverage for your familyChild day care facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouge)Wellness activities in our Paris officeCreative hackathonUnlimited vacation policyFull stack desk and computer equipment upon your requestCooperate within a globally diverse team and a rich cross-cultural work environmentFind Jobs in France on Arbeitnow
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Additional Instructions:
About VoodooFounded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. TeamOur Growth team is a transversal entity aiming to maximize and deliver the potential of any mobile product. It combines user acquisition, creative content production, monetization, and the tech capabilities required to turn applications into global hits. With over 150 experts, we operate at the forefront of mobile marketing and ad tech across various types of games and consumer apps. RoleVoodoo is looking for a Lead Software Engineer for our Playable Ads team as part of our Central Growth Team. In this role, you'll lead key initiatives developed by our playable ads team, while staying hands-on with production and driving innovation in our playable ad formats across games. Key tasksLead and coach a small team of playable ads developers/strategists embedded within franchise-dedicated squads, ensuring high autonomy and strong performanceStay hands-on with playable ad production, contributing directly to the creation and iteration of high-quality playable creativesOversee operational topics for the playable team, including workflows, tooling, and best practicesDrive innovation in playable ad formats, constantly exploring new mechanics, interactions, and creative concepts to stay ahead of market trendsCollaborate closely with the Growth Manager and creative strategists to align on priorities and franchise-level objectivesBenchmark competitor playable ads and analyze performance data to improve production quality and effectivenessAct as a technical and/or strategic reference for the team, providing guidance on both development and marketing performance topicsSupport the rollout of playable ads across multiple game franchises, adapting formats to each title's creative strategyContribute to defining and evolving the playable ads chapter's vision, standards, and processesProfile4+ years of experience in playable ad or game developmentHands-on, maker mindset - you're comfortable getting into production yourself while also stepping back to coordinateExperience with relevant playable ads development tools or frameworks Unity (Luna), Cocos Creator or other relevant platformsKnowledge of object-oriented programming and web game developmentHands-on experience with AI-assisted development (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) and asset generation (Scenario, Flux, ElevenLabs)Solid understanding of mobile marketing performance metrics and creative testingProven ability to mentor and coach peersYou have entrepreneurial mindset and can adapt to a high-paced environmentYou can demonstrate excellent teamwork and collaboration skillsYou are fluent in English (fluency in French is a plus) BenefitsCompetitive salary upon experienceSwile restaurant lunch voucherGymlib sports subscription (100% taken in charge by us)Sidecare healthcare coverage for your familyChild day care facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouge)Wellness activities in our Paris officeCreative hackathonUnlimited vacation policyFull stack desk and computer equipment upon your requestCooperate within a globally diverse team and a rich cross-cultural work environmentFind Jobs in France on Arbeitnow
Agent & Company Information
Company Name:
Voodoo
Agent Name:
Manoj Kumar
Support Type:
Not mentioned
Primary Contact:
Chat is the only direct contact method.
