Full-Time

Backend Engineer

Personalization

Posted on 7/10/2024

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Compensation Overview

$100.7k - $143.9kAnnually

+ Equity

Entry

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Requires onsite presence in New York City for two to three days per week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Java
Requirements
  • Computer Science or similar background
  • 1+ years of working experience in a backend engineering position
  • Experience in crafting and developing backend applications in Java
  • Experience with infrastructure-related technologies and basic data engineering concepts
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience and passion for mentoring and encouraging collaborative teams
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deliver robust and scalable backend systems and APIs
  • Collaborate with agile teams of Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Designers to build new product features
  • Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code, adhering to coding best practices
  • Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback and encouraging a collaborative development environment
  • Participate in the improvement of software development standards and practices
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues efficiently
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging backend technologies and best practices
  • Use real-world user feedback and metrics to iteratively improve on the experiences delivered

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 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 support for audiobooks expands Spotify's content offerings and user engagement.
  • Hi-Fi service launch in 2025 aims to compete with high-quality audio platforms.
  • Music Pro tier with enhanced features targets superfans willing to pay more.

What critics are saying

  • AI narration for audiobooks may face backlash from traditional narrators and unions.
  • Delayed Hi-Fi service launch could impact user trust and satisfaction.
  • Music Pro tier pricing may alienate existing premium users if not competitive.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify's AI-driven personalization enhances user engagement with tailored music recommendations.
  • Extensive music library and user-friendly interface maintain Spotify's strong market position.
  • Spotify's freemium model caters to diverse user preferences and budgets.

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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 22nd, 2025
Spotify Brings AI Support to Audiobooks

Spotify recently partnered with AI audio company ElevenLabs to develop AI narration for audiobooks.

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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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Rumor (Fact)ory: Spotify to launch add-on service for superfans

Rumor (fact)ory: Spotify to launch add-on service for superfans.

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