Backend Engineer, Spotify
Advertising
$125.6-179.4k
+ Equity
More information about location
Commercial music streaming service
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Commercial music streaming service
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$125.6-179.4k
+ Equity
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the potential of human creativity—by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it
Role
Who you are
- You are a highly motivated and communicative engineer who is passionate about collaborating on difficult engineering problems
- You are an experienced Backend Engineer with 3+ years of working experience, passionate about delivering high-quality code
- You are proficient in Java, with a desire to expand knowledge into additional languages like Scala
- You are a strong advocate for code quality, testing, and automation
- You have experience with distributed systems, high-volume services, production deployment, big data processing technologies, and system design
- You are familiar with APIs, stakeholders, and agile methodologies
- Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
- Understanding of end-user experience, quality, and modern engineering practices
- Collaborative attitude with a strong desire to work with others and make a difference
- Passionate about delivering high-quality code, iterating quickly, and experimenting with new ideas
- Believes data is a powerful tool for informed decision-making
What the job involves
- We are looking for Backend Engineers to join our Advertising Product & Technology organization
- You will work directly on the core backend and data systems that match ads to Spotify users, driving optimal user experience and improved advertiser outcomes
- This will include developing and improving the Spotify ad serving platform to be scalable and reliable while maximizing engagement and revenue
- You will collaborate with our cross-functional teams to ideate, develop, and own complex technical solutions on our Spotify ad serving platform
- We're seeking a talented Backend engineer (with some data engineering experience as a bonus) to join our team at Spotify, where you'll collaborate with internal customers to design scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs that meet their needs
- You'll contribute to high-impact projects powering our ad services, scaling distributed systems, and continuously improving our engineering practices
- As someone who shares our passion for building innovative ad experiences, you'll have a direct impact on how the world uses Spotify
- Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs using Java services
- Collaborate with Data Scientists and or Data Engineers to build and maintain complex data pipelines using frameworks like Scio, Storm, Spark, and Google Cloud Platform
- Develop expertise in testing practices, including TDD and integration testing
- Ensure high-quality code through automated testing and continuous integration
- Lead high-performance Java service development and operations for millions of users
- Partner with Data Scientists and User Researchers to understand user needs and inform product decisions
Our take
Spotify was founded in an attempt to combat the rampant music piracy that was causing significant harm to the industry. The company has since taken music streaming mainstream and now has 180m+ paying subscribers across the world.
With features that include a highly accessible interface and a vast catalogue of artists, Spotify's strong brand has been able to maintain growth in spite of fierce competition from deep-pocketed rivals like Amazon and Apple. The company has achieved this by making smart acquisitions to move into other verticals to strengthen its offerings, especially podcasting, by acquiring Gimlet Media, Anchor and Parcast.
Spotify's future plans include rapid growth with a goal to become a one-stop destination for all digital sound, as well as AI and NFT integrations. However, high costs incurred from the acquisition of exclusive podcasts, increasing competitor strength, and weak bottom-line growth mean that the company must find a balance to maintain its position in the sector.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jan 2016
$1bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jun 2015
$526m
SERIES G
Total funding: $2.1bn
Company benefits
- Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse
- Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success
- Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents
- All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub
- Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs
Company HQ
Norrmalm, Stockholm, Stockholms län
Leadership
Daniel Ek
(CEO & Chairman)Founded Spotify in 2006. Previously worked as an executive at Tradera, an auction company that was sold to eBay and was briefly the CEO of uTorrent.
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