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Full-Time

Data Engineer

Advertising

Posted on 6/20/2024

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Mid

Remote in USA

Work location can be within the North America region, within Eastern Standard time zone for collaboration. Office options available for those who prefer to work from the office.

Category
Data Management
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Agile
Python
Airflow
Apache Beam
Java
AWS
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Proven experience in data engineering with high-volume, heterogeneous data
  • Familiarity with data processing frameworks like Scio, GCP Dataflow, AWS EMR, and Apache Beam
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala
  • Commitment to agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and responsible experimentation
  • Hands-on experience with orchestration tools like Airflow or similar
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and enhance Spotify’s measurement pipelines
  • Build large-scale batch and real-time data pipelines for efficient collection, processing, and storage of measurement-related data
  • Make enhancements to data models and ETL code to improve pipeline efficiency and data quality
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Write scalable, testable, maintainable, and high-quality code
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders
  • Monitor daily execution, diagnose issues, and ensure SLAs are met by maintaining and fixing business-critical pipelines

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which is supported by ads, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$3.1B

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spotify's continuous innovation, such as the AI DJ and new podcast features, keeps the platform fresh and engaging for users.
  • The company's global reach and diverse content library provide ample opportunities for cultural impact and market expansion.
  • Spotify's dual revenue streams from subscriptions and advertising offer financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive music streaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
  • Dependence on licensing agreements with music labels could lead to increased costs or content limitations.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify's extensive music library and personalized playlists set it apart from competitors like Apple Music and Amazon Music.
  • The freemium model allows Spotify to cater to a wide range of users, from those who prefer free, ad-supported listening to those willing to pay for premium features.
  • Spotify's innovative features like AI DJ and podcast comment sections enhance user engagement and offer unique experiences not commonly found on other platforms.

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Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

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