API Engineer, DistroKid
£100-140k
EU salary range: €90.000 - €130.000. Canada salary: $170,000 - $200,000 CAD
PHP
AWS
Python
GraphQL
Java
iOS
Android
Ruby
REST API
Senior and Expert level
Remote from Canada, Europe, UK
More information about location
Online tools and services for the music industry
Open for applications
Online tools and services for the music industry
101-200 employees
B2CMusicFlexible workingEntertainmentSaaS
Open for applications
£100-140k
EU salary range: €90.000 - €130.000. Canada salary: $170,000 - $200,000 CAD
PHP
AWS
Python
GraphQL
Java
iOS
Android
Ruby
REST API
Senior and Expert level
Remote from Canada, Europe, UK
More information about location
101-200 employees
B2CMusicFlexible workingEntertainmentSaaS
Company mission
To provide high quality tools and services that help artists at any level be prolific.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on API development
- Expert-level knowledge of REST API design principles and experience with GraphQL
- Proven experience designing and building APIs for partnerships, integrations, or third-party developers
- Proficiency in at least one of: Java, PHP, Ruby, Python or ColdFusion
- Strong understanding of authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API keys)
- Experience with AWS services and cloud-native API development
- Track record of establishing API standards, documentation practices, and design patterns
- Experience leading technical projects or teams and mentoring other engineers
- Strong understanding of API versioning, backwards compatibility, and deprecation strategies
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with API testing frameworks and test automation
- Self-directed and able to work independently in a remote environment
Desirable
- Experience with AI/LLM integrations, Model Context Protocol (MCP), or similar emerging technologies
- Experience with mobile API development (iOS/Android)
- Experience with event-driven architectures and telemetry systems
- Enthusiasm for music!
What the job involves
- DistroKid is the world’s largest distributor of music to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and beyond. Most new music today is released through DistroKid
- As an API Engineer at DistroKid, you will be instrumental in building and scaling the API infrastructure that powers our integrations, partnerships, and emerging AI capabilities
- You will own the design, development, and evolution of APIs that connect millions of musicians to streaming platforms, third-party services, and cutting-edge AI tools
- In this role, you will establish API standards and patterns across our ecosystem, including mobile applications, partnership integrations, telemetry infrastructure, and emerging AI/LLM integrations
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design robust, scalable APIs that assist both internal development and external partnerships
- This is a foundational role on our API team
- You'll have the opportunity to shape our API strategy, working alongside talented engineers to build infrastructure that enables DistroKid to move faster on partnership opportunities and innovative integrations
- While this is primarily a senior to staff individual contributor role, experience leading teams and projects as a team lead is highly valued
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST and GraphQL APIs that assist internal teams and external partnerships
- Establish and document API design standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization
- Lead technical design discussions and architecture decisions for new integrations and partnership opportunities
- Build and support APIs for emerging integration opportunities, including AI/LLM tools and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementations
- Implement secure authentication and authorization systems, including OAuth integrations
- Collaborate with other teams to understand API requirements and deliver robust solutions
- Review code and provide technical guidance to team members and engineers across the organization
- Own the API roadmap and prioritize work to support development velocity and business needs
- Ensure APIs are well-documented, versioned appropriately, and maintain backward compatibility
- Build and maintain API testing frameworks and automation
- Respond to technical requirements from partnership teams and third-party integrators
- Work with AWS services to build resilient, scalable API infrastructure
- Contribute to reducing technical debt and improving consistency across existing APIs
Our take
Distribution is vital for independent music acts to break out, but hard to navigate, especially without financial backing. Getting music into online stores and onto streaming platforms can take time that artists and labels often can’t afford to waste.
DistroKid is a cost-effective and speedy distribution service that sells itself on its quick turnaround. It claims it can get your music live on streaming platforms within 24-48 hours, all with a flat, annual fee that allows you to upload unlimited songs. Another selling point is the platform's lack of a royalty fee, allowing artists to keep 100% of the music they sell via DistroKid’s service.
Distrokid's extra promotional tools and a no-fuss, easy-to-navigate platform give musicians agency over their songs, and the platform has millions of users and positive testimonials to match.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Strong hiring activity
Top investors
38% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Fully remote company - no offices
- Observed holidays
- Home office allowance - provided Apple laptop with accessories, monitor, chair and desk
- Parental leave for 6 months paid @ 100% of salary. Eligible after 180 days of employment. In the 6th month, employees come back on a half-time basis. This also applies towards adoption.
- Bereavement leave
- Flexible work environment - work within your time zone. We value life/work balance.
- Subscriptions: PAID: 1 music streaming service, WeWork membership & Calm app. DISCOUNTED RATE: Class Pass membership
- Virtual engagement activities: games, book club, hangouts
- Meet-ups in various locations. 1 company meetup per year and potential meetups with your department
- Pet insurance
- Birthday and work anniversary gifts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension with a 5% match 🇬🇧
- PTO - 26 days 🇬🇧
- PTO - 26 days 🇪🇺
- Pension with a 5% match 🇪🇺
Company values
- Spread Good Vibes: At DistroKid, we aim to uplift musicians by providing a platform that helps them share their passion with the world. We foster a positive, supportive environment where both artists and the team are encouraged to thrive, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed and be heard.
- Make Things Simple: We believe that getting your music out into the world shouldn’t be complicated. Our platform is built to be easy to use, offering musicians a seamless, hassle-free experience that lets them focus on their craft, not the logistics.
- Encourage Inclusivity: DistroKid is for everyone. No matter where you come from or what genre you create, we welcome all artists. We’re dedicated to providing a platform that celebrates diversity and amplifies all voices in music.
- Appreciate Art: Music is at the core of everything we do. We value the power of creativity and support artists in expressing themselves freely. By appreciating art, we believe in the transformative power it has on individuals, communities, and culture.
- Create Fun: Music is meant to be enjoyable, and so is working with us. We bring energy and excitement into everything we do, from our platform’s design to the way we collaborate with musicians. We believe that fun fuels creativity and helps make great things happen.
- Be a Force for Good: We’re not just about distributing music; we’re about making a positive impact. By giving artists full control over their music and keeping 100% of their earnings, we empower musicians to make their dreams a reality while helping to shape a better, more inclusive music industry.
Company HQ
Fully remote
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