Full-Time

Junior Backend Engineer

Subscriptions

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

London, UK

The role can be within the EMEA region and operates within Central European and GMT time zones.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 2+ years of proven experience working as a backend engineer
  • Foundational understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience working directly with internal customers to understand, document and develop APIs and systems
  • Care about quality and know what it means to ship high-quality code
Responsibilities
  • Work with an outstanding team of backend engineers on our product definition system
  • Work with squads across the Subscriptions mission on centralising the premium product portfolio
  • Building out a new system to define product availability, pricing and discounts across Spotify markets
  • Ensure timely delivery of technical solutions to address business needs
  • Collaborate with key internal partners and stakeholders to determine how to scalably design backend systems and APIs

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts online. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, 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 Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI remixing tools could increase subscription rates by enhancing user engagement.
  • Hi-Fi service may attract audiophiles, boosting premium subscriptions.
  • Music Pro tier could increase revenue by appealing to superfans.

What critics are saying

  • MashApp's unique music mixing capabilities could attract users away from Spotify.
  • Delayed Hi-Fi service launch may lose audiophile customers to competitors.
  • Music Pro's high price might not attract enough users to justify investment.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify's AI remixing tools offer personalized music experiences, enhancing user engagement.
  • The Hi-Fi service launch in 2025 targets audiophiles, differentiating Spotify from competitors.
  • Spotify's Music Pro tier with lossless audio appeals to superfans seeking exclusive content.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Feb 18th, 2025
Universal, Warner, and Sony ink licensing deals with new music creation/social app, MashApp

MashApp was founded by Ian Henderson, a former Spotify executive and music industry veteran, an an effort to democratize music mixing capabilities.

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Feb 18th, 2025
Spotify to Launch Hi-Fi Service in 2025 After Eight Years of Announcement

Spotify, Music Pro and its competitors Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited ve Tidal It plans to launch this service this year to compete with platforms such as Spotify.

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Feb 18th, 2025
Spotify: 2024 Global Impact List highlights Ghanaian artists making waves worldwide

Spotify has presented the 2024 Global Impact List which features Ghanaian artists making waves around the world.

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Feb 16th, 2025
Spotify Reportedly Testing a New, More Expensive Premium Tier Called Music Pro

Spotify reportedly testing a new, more expensive premium tier called Music Pro.

GadgetBond
Feb 16th, 2025
Spotify is testing Music Pro tier with lossless audio & AI remixing tools

Spotify is testing Music Pro tier with lossless audio & AI remixing tools.