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Full-Time

Backend Engineer II

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Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$122.7k - $175.3kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Java
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • You have an intermediate to advanced understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and architecture patterns
  • You have proven experience designing, implementing, and scaling cloud-native software components. Familiarity with providers like AWS or GCP is a plus
  • You enjoy working collaboratively on a full-stack team, using agile processes to deliver a project in incremental phases
  • You solve problems methodically and can investigate issues in complex systems
  • You care about quality, delivering high-quality products and supporting others to maintain a high standard.
  • You enjoy learning as well as teaching others. You are passionate about your work, pursuing the goals of the team and, ultimately, the Spotify mission - "giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it"
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists to build end-to-end features for millions of users
  • Architect, develop, and operate Java services following good design and development practices
  • Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle for backend services - from inception and design, through deployment, operation and optimizationParticipate in evolving the team’s technical strategy and product roadmap
  • Drive forward technical initiatives, starting within your team and scaling them across Spotify
  • Work on what you want during regular hack days and annual hack weeks

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

M&A

Total Funding

$3.1B

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Spotify's continuous innovation, such as the AI DJ and new podcast features, keeps the platform fresh and engaging for users.
  • The company's global reach and diverse content library provide ample opportunities for cultural impact and market expansion.
  • Spotify's dual revenue streams from subscriptions and advertising offer financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive music streaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
  • Dependence on licensing agreements with music labels could lead to increased costs or content limitations.

What makes Spotify unique

  • Spotify's extensive music library and personalized playlists set it apart from competitors like Apple Music and Amazon Music.
  • The freemium model allows Spotify to cater to a wide range of users, from those who prefer free, ad-supported listening to those willing to pay for premium features.
  • Spotify's innovative features like AI DJ and podcast comment sections enhance user engagement and offer unique experiences not commonly found on other platforms.

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