Full-Time
Software Engineer
Portal
Posted on 7/15/2025
Mechanical Licensing Collective
51-200 employees
Administers mechanical licenses for songwriters
No salary listed
Nashville, TN, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work environment; specific number of in-office days not mentioned.
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- Minimum 1 year development experience using programming languages, such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and relevant frameworks (Spring Boot, React); school experience will be considered.
- Good understanding of relational databases and experience with Elasticsearch or similar NoSQL datastores
- Experience in designing, building, and extending REST APIs - one year preferred
- Knowledge of AWS and infrastructure as code, ideally with Terraform, ECS
- Knowledge of modern CI/CD processes and DevOps methodologies
- Implementing fast, reliable and resilient applications that rely on large and varied datasets
- Writing and running tests
- Working with Designers and Product Managers to translate requirements into technical specifications
- Deploying code to our various platforms
- Be versed in Software Development best practices
- Foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with technical challenges and solutions designs
- Use a combination of problem-solving, technical know-how, and communication skills to resolve problems
- Embracing The MLC’s leadership values and applying The MLC’s Guiding Principles to your team’s work
- Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; being collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas
- Building a dynamic team; mentoring team members; developing future leaders
- Inspiring others with your enthusiasm and humility
- Experience in designing, building, and extending REST APIs - one year preferred
The Mechanical Licensing Collective helps songwriters connect to collect their mechanical royalties. Its focus is on providing a centralized way for songwriters to pursue and receive the royalties owed for mechanical licenses. The organization communicates community guidelines for its social channels to keep discussions respectful and on-topic, and it aims to offer a clear, member-directed path to royalties. In short, the goal is to simplify and ensure the accurate collection and distribution of mechanical royalties to writers and rights holders.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Streaming mechanical rates reach 15.35% of revenue by 2027.
- US paid streaming receipts grew 5.7% to $3.2 billion recently.
- Spotify bundling court ruled lawful in early 2025.
What critics are saying
- AI lawsuits like UMG v. Anthropic divert funds to litigation reserves.
- Copyright Office audit exposes 50M song database mismatches triggering clawbacks.
- GEMA and SACEM undercut MLC with direct DSP deals for publishers.
What makes Mechanical Licensing Collective unique
- MLC serves 68,000+ members with 50M+ song database for unmatched royalties.
- MLC distributed over $3 billion to songwriters since 2021 launch.
- MLC created by 2018 Music Modernization Act for mechanical licensing.
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Benefits
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Nashville-headquartered non-profit organization The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) held its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 1, and revealed a number of significant stats about its operations.