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  • Who we are
    JustWatch delivers data-driven digital marketing for the global entertainment business. We've got the planet's biggest streaming guide for movies, TV, and sports, and we put user data to work promoting Hollywood's big hits and indie gems.

    From a scrappy startup, we've evolved into a 200+ strong team, based in Berlin, around the world, or working remotely. No fancy VC cash here – we've been all about building a profitable business while riding that wave of impressive growth.

    Who we need
    Our engineering culture is centered on individuals and their interactions, working software, customer collaboration, adaptability, embracing innovation, and full ownership. We value common sense, trust, simplicity, and focus over rigid processes and controls. We're looking for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset who relish the freedom to directly influence various aspects of the JustWatch product.

    As a part of our team, you'll design, architect, and build the backend, while also playing a crucial role in product decisions, with ample room for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about making an impact and embracing a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

    Learn where your talents can be developed, deliver at your peak, and create value in your work. Join us and experience a workplace that's the perfect fit for your talent. We'd love to have you on board.

    What you will be doing
  • Working closely with frontend and product on the platform for over 40 million users per month.
  • Plan data models and architecture and execute new features from beginning to end.
  • Collaborating closely with our infrastructure team in building highly available and reliable services.
  • Care for tooling, metrics and other solutions to hold up our content quality to the highest standards.
  • Writing, extending and debugging microservices for both existing and planned features

  • What we need from you
  • 2+ years of familiarity with the Go language.
  • 5+ years of work experience in a Backend Engineering role.
  • Skills around the Linux command line including basic networking and web technologies.
  • General knowledge and experience with relational databases.
  • Bonus points for familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, Prometheus/Grafana, GCP, Postgres, Cassandra or ElasticSearch.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Constant learning, delivering results and creating value are the core characteristics of everyone at JustWatch and we are looking for these values in every person we are hiring.

  • What we offer you
  • We believe in a permission-less environment that lets us focus on delivering value without overcomplicating things.
  • We prioritize meaningful work over perks and that true fulfillment comes from intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and making a lasting impact.
  • We trust our skilled professionals to maintain a no-nonsense attitude and create an environment that promotes innovation.
  • We are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals, and we offer a collaborative and supportive environment to do so.
  • Truly a hybrid work environment. You are not required to come to the office, but you will definitely want to.


  • Media is important to us and we are always happy to hear from people who enjoy film! If you feel like you are missing some of the hard skills – don’t worry, we are hiring for the attitude, values, and personality.

    If we caught your attention and you're eager to delve into our perspectives and thought processes, we recommend immersing yourself in our blog post, which elaborates on these subjects:

    - Or visit our blog here: https://www.justwatch.com/blog

    How to apply
    Just hit the apply button at the bottom of this page, and leave us your CV, info, and a short intro that gives us an idea of what motivates you, why you want to work at JustWatch, and how you think you will help us achieve our goals.

    Please only apply if you are interested, copy&paste mass applications will receive a copy&paste rejection email. If you have any questions, please reach out to our talent team via LinkedIn or apply to this role directly through our jobs page.

    Research shows women apply when meeting 100% qualifications, men at 60%. JustWatch welcomes all candidates, especially women and marginalized groups. Apply, let's talk and explore if you're a great fit.

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