Full-Time

Senior Backend/Data Engineer

Music

Posted on 9/4/2024

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Compensation Overview

$156.3k - $223.3k/yr

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Must be within the EST time zone.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
gRPC
Agile
Apache Beam
Apache Spark
Java
AWS
REST APIs
Data Analysis
Cassandra
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in backend and data engineering
  • Strong system design skills
  • Proficient in building distributed services with RESTful and/or gRPC endpoints
  • Hands-on experience working with data in columnar storage formats and wide-column stores like BigTable or Cassandra
  • Experience building batch workflow data pipelines using libraries such as Spark or Beam
  • Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools
  • Deep knowledge in data modeling, data access, and data storage techniques
  • Experience deploying and operating services in cloud environments like GCP or AWS
  • Experience using modern CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
  • Passionate about agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and responsible experimentation
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with our team to design, develop, and deploy services in Java that power the music analytics and insights in Spotify for Artists
  • Work hand-in-hand with our backend engineers to develop services that offer real-time metrics and handle sophisticated authorization logic
  • Drive optimization, testing, and tooling initiatives to improve data and systems quality
  • Work closely with our data engineers to develop and improve extensive batch data pipelines
  • Be an integral part of multi-functional agile teams, continuously experimenting and iterating to deliver new product objectives
  • Thrive in an environment that supports your individual growth and provides you with ambitious tasks to take on
  • Mentor less experienced engineers, sharing your expertise and helping them grow professionally

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that gives users access to millions of songs and podcasts. It operates on a freemium model, offering both free and premium subscription plans. The free plan allows users to listen to music with ads, while the premium plan offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. What sets Spotify apart from its competitors is its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists, which enhance the listening experience. 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

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spotify's personalized playlists improve user retention and attract premium subscribers.
  • Innovative collaborations, like WAKEUPADS, open new revenue streams and partnerships.
  • Chris Whiteley's appointment could strengthen Spotify's market position in Northern Europe.

What critics are saying

  • Maintaining operations in Russia may lead to reputational damage and user backlash.
  • 'Ghost artists' raise concerns about transparency and fairness in artist compensation.
  • WAKEUPADS collaboration could expose Spotify to liability risks if technology fails.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.
  • The 'Concerts Near You' feature enhances user engagement with personalized concert recommendations.
  • Spotify's partnerships, like with Crunchyroll, attract niche audiences and increase 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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