Senior Backend Python Engineer (All Genders)

Company DescriptionDailymotion is more than a video app, it's a visual conversation in motion, based on a unique algorithm designed to broaden users' horizons. Dailymotion brings nuance to the debates that animate young people and puts listening, discovery, and kindness back at the heart of interactions to help build a better and safer Internet.Dailymotion is also "Dailymotion Pro", a video hosting and broadcasting solution for professionals in all sectors; and "Dailymotion Advertising", a powerful, proprietary video advertising platform, offering a high-quality, secure environment for brands.Our team is made up of 400 people in France, New York, and Singapore, all united by the same ambition: to visibly shake up the global video platform ecosystem.What brings us together?At Dailymotion, our team of talented individuals from over 40 nationalities embraces four core values every day:Opening perspectives - We are building bridges between different sides of the spectrum. We believe in freedom of speech, inclusivity, and a mix of cultures.Building a safer world - Empathy is the key to understanding alterity. Caring for each other is our driver to creating a safe community.Making bold moves - We are ambitious challengers. We are making against-the-flow choices to make visible changes in the platform's ecosystemCreating meaning - We spark joy and curiosity, we feel good about what we do and we want everyone else to feel the same fulfillmentJob DescriptionThe MissionJoin a dedicated product team operating in full startup mode, building the next breakthrough social platform. We're creating something that's never existed before – and we need you to make it happen.As a Backend Engineer in our mobile team (3 iOS devs, 3 Android devs, 2 backend devs), you'll be at the heart of product innovation. Here, code is a means, not an end: what matters is the impact on our millions of users.We're not looking for architects obsessed with technical debt or building the perfect stack. We're looking for builders who want to iterate, test, and ship features that users love. Your code will directly power experiments that reach real audiences, giving you immediate feedback on what works and what doesn't. What You'll DoIterate at high velocity: experiment, test with our audience, then consolidate what works speed and learning over perfectionShip features that create real user value, taking calculated risks and smart shortcuts to maximize business impactBuild and scale backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) that power a world-class mobile experienceCollaborate closely with iOS/Android, Product, and QA teams with a shared product ownership mindsetEvolve the architecture (async, event-driven, messaging) pragmatically to support growth without over-engineeringDrive performance, reliability, and observability with full ownership and proactivityShape the product culture and push the entire team toward excellenceYou'll have the autonomy to make decisions, the freedom to experiment, and the responsibility to deliver results. This is not a role where you execute someone else's plan you'll be co-creating the product strategy.Tech StackCore: Python (asyncio), FastAPI, REST/GraphQL, MySQL, RabbitMQ, Docker/K8s Legacy/Bonus: PHP, Elasticsearch, MongoDB QualificationsThe Must-HavesStrong backend programming skills with deep knowledge of Python (asyncio) and SQL databasesProven experience designing scalable APIs and event-driven architectures (queues/messaging)Data-driven approach to decision-making with a strong interest in analyticsResults-oriented mindset: you constantly find relevant shortcuts and pragmatic solutionsFluent in English + French mandatory5-10 years of experience minimumThe Nice-to-HavesExperience in B2C startups where you've seen products grow from 0 to 1Interest in AI and ML applications in consumer productsSide projects that show your passion for building and experimentingExperience working in fast-paced, cross-functional teamsFamiliarity with mobile-first architectures and constraintsWhat Will Really Make the DifferenceThis isn't about maintaining systems you'll be building a social experience with creative freedom to shape it. The ideal candidate has an experimentation mindset, product passion, and genuine ownership. You get excited about A/B test results and user metrics because you want to see your work in millions of hands. If you see code as a craft but features as the art this role is for you.Additional InformationDailymotion is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value inclusion and we want you to help us thrive for a more diverse community. All our job offers are open to people with disabilities or impairments, and we actively encourage everyone to apply. If you have any accessibility needs or require any accommodations for the hiring process, please let us know in advance so that we can make any necessary arrangements.Location: Paris (Sebastopol)Start Date: ASAPContract Type: Permanent (CDI)🔍Want to learn more about us:Dailymotion.comNew-York office - BuiltInOffices in France - Welcome to the JungleOur articles  For the France offices :🏡Hybrid Work Framework, depending especially on the needs of your position💰 Saving Plan Canal +🍼  Paternity leave or Coparental leave extended 🕶️  Living Employee Culture (Events/Trainings/Parties/All hands,…) 🚀  Career development support (training/internal mobility/compensation cycle/360 feedback review …)🏥  High-end Health Insurance and Personal Services Vouchers (CESU)⛱️  Paid Time off – RTT and Saving time plan (CET)✅  Meal Vouchers – Public Transport and Bike refund 🎡 European Economic and Social Committee (sport membership/cinemas vouchers/gift vouchers/discount) ⚽Fitness Subscription thanks to our partnership with Gymlib Full-time