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Full-Time

Data/Backend Engineer II

Content Understanding

Posted on 7/25/2024

Spotify

Spotify

10,001+ employees

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

Consumer Software

Mid

London, UK

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
AWS
Scala
Hadoop
Data Analysis
Cassandra
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 3+ years of professional experience in a product-facing environment
  • Experience with high volume heterogeneous data and distributed systems such as Hadoop, BigTable, and Cassandra
  • Experience deploying and supporting Machine Learning systems in production at scale
  • Experienced in writing distributed, high-volume services in Java or Scala
  • Understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
  • Knowledgeable about data modeling, data access, and data storage techniques
  • Experience deploying and operating services in a cloud environment such as GCP or AWS
  • Enjoy collaboration with Machine Learning engineers and passionate about software ML systems architecture
  • Care about agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and responsible experimentation
Responsibilities
  • Build large-scale batch and real-time data pipelines with data processing frameworks
  • Work closely with Machine learning engineers to design, develop, and deploy services in Java
  • Use best practices in continuous integration and delivery
  • Help drive optimization, testing, and tooling to improve data and systems quality
  • Take operational responsibility for the services owned by the team
  • Work in an environment that supports individual growth by providing ambitious tasks and time to acquire new skills

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

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