Full-Time

Go Software Engineer

Posted on 9/11/2024

Vidsy

Vidsy

201-500 employees

Creates mobile video advertisements for brands

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Mid, Senior

London, UK

Hybrid work model with occasional in-office sessions in London.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
PHP
Python
Ruby
Go
Requirements
  • 4+ years experience in software engineering (GoLang, Ruby, Python, PHP and/or C) or equivalent
  • An active interest in Go, and some commercial experience and/or example personal projects utilising Go
  • A good understanding of design patterns and software engineering principles
  • Pragmatic approach to writing unit and integration tests
  • An extensive understanding of large micro-service oriented architectures
Responsibilities
  • Being involved in the end-to-end lifecycle of features, from concept to deployment to metrics
  • Contributing to our technical discussions and architecture
  • Working in an autonomous, multi-functional team of developers, analysts, designers and product owners

Vidsy creates mobile video advertisements for a wide range of clients, including major global brands. The company utilizes a network of over 7,000 creators from 70 countries to produce original video content efficiently and at a lower cost. Vidsy manages the entire creative process, from the initial brief to the final delivery, ensuring that the videos meet the brand's goals and industry standards. This comprehensive approach allows brands to create effective video ads for various digital platforms, such as social media and websites. Unlike its competitors, Vidsy combines technology with a vast community of creators, which enhances the quality and speed of video production. The company's goal is to provide sustainable and long-term solutions for brands looking to improve their digital marketing through high-quality video content.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$23.6M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vidsy closed a USD$16.5M Series B funding round, boosting its growth potential.
  • Increased demand for short-form video content drives brands to seek Vidsy's solutions.
  • AI-driven video editing tools align with Vidsy's focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from TikTok's Marketing Partner Program with 20 tech providers.
  • Potential over-reliance on major platforms like Facebook poses strategic risks.
  • Rapid evolution of digital advertising technologies requires continuous R&D investment.

What makes Vidsy unique

  • Vidsy leverages a global network of over 7,000 creators from 70 countries.
  • The company offers end-to-end management of the creative process for video ads.
  • Vidsy partners with major platforms like Facebook, enhancing its market position.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Private Healthcare

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Share Options

Annual Volunteer Day

Enhanced parental leave policies

Wellness Program

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