Internship

2024 Summer Internship

Engineering, New York City

Posted on 3/1/2024

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Compensation Overview

$45/hr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

This role will require you to work out of our New York City Office. Working hours are within ET for collaboration. The hourly rate for this position is $45 USD, and the role is eligible for select benefits such as Paid Public Holidays, Free Spotify Premium, and Learning and Development Trainings.

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
Java
TypeScript
Scala
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or a Master's degree or a boot camp certification in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a related field of study
  • Graduation year date of 2024 or 2025
  • Valid work authorization to work in the country in which this role is based that will extend from June to August 2024
  • Available from June to August 2024 to participate in the summer internship
  • Previous coding experience, specially Java, Python, C++, TypeScript, Scala, Swift, and Kotlin or ML modelling
  • Curious about domain and tech stack, and willing to work in a distributed team
  • Knowledge of distributed systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
  • Learn and interact with cross functional teams to tackle exciting and challenging problems for delivering various media worldwide
  • Be a member of the Spotify-wide developer community affecting and driving our architecture across the company
  • Help the team plan, design, and shape responsive solutions
  • Work in an environment that supports your individual learning and growth

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that gives users access to millions of songs and podcasts. The platform allows users to listen to a wide variety of audio content from different artists and creators. Spotify operates on a freemium model, offering both free and premium subscription plans. The free plan includes advertisements, while the premium plan is ad-free and includes features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered approach caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. It stands out from competitors like Apple Music and Amazon Music due to its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to provide a comprehensive music experience for individual listeners, artists, and advertisers in the global music streaming market.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spotify's Ad Exchange could significantly boost advertising revenue.
  • Investment in non-English audiobooks expands market reach and user diversity.
  • Turn Up AUS initiative strengthens Spotify's presence in the Australian market.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging music streaming platforms could erode Spotify's market share.
  • Short-form video platforms may divert user attention from Spotify.
  • Increased scrutiny on data privacy could impact Spotify's advertising revenue.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.
  • The platform integrates with Skiddle to connect streaming listeners with live events.
  • Spotify's personalized playlists enhance user experience and engagement.

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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

-2%

2 year growth

0%
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