Full-Time

Backend Engineer

Personalization

Posted on 7/10/2024

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$100.7k - $143.9kAnnually

+ Equity

Entry

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 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

IPO

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Sony Music enhances presence in the African music market.
  • New 'discovery' metric offers insights into user engagement and content reach.
  • Setting up in D.C. could attract politically engaged users and advertisers.

What critics are saying

  • Accidental display of adult content may damage reputation and user trust.
  • Alleged creation of own music could strain relationships with artists.
  • Expansion into political content may lead to controversies and polarization.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.
  • The platform provides personalized playlists enhancing user experience.
  • Spotify's freemium model caters to diverse user preferences and budgets.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

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

INACTIVE