Spotify

Backend Engineer - Advertising

Spotify$132K — $189K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer
  • Proficient in Java, with an interest in expanding into Scala
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and big data processing technologies
  • Familiar with APIs, agile methodologies, and collaborative engineering practices
  • Knowledgeable in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable backend systems and APIs using Java
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists and Data Engineers to create data pipelines
  • Develop and implement testing practices including TDD and integration testing
  • Maintain code quality through automated testing and continuous integration
  • Lead Java service development for millions of users

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Six month paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid days off
  • 13 paid flexible holidays
Full Job Description
We're seeking a talented Backend engineer (with some data engineering experience as a bonus) to join our team at Spotify, where you'll collaborate with internal customers to design scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs that meet their needs. You'll contribute to high-impact projects powering our ad services, scaling distributed systems, and continuously improving our engineering practices. As someone who shares our passion for building innovative ad experiences, you'll have a direct impact on how the world uses Spotify.

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs using Java services
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists and or Data Engineers to build and maintain complex data pipelines using frameworks like Scio, Storm, Spark, and Google Cloud Platform
  • Develop expertise in testing practices, including TDD and integration testing
  • Ensure high-quality code through automated testing and continuous integration
  • Lead high-performance Java service development and operations for millions of users
  • Partner with Data Scientists and User Researchers to understand user needs and inform product decisions


Who You Are

  • You are a highly motivated and communicative engineer who is passionate about collaborating on difficult engineering problems.
  • You are an experienced Backend Engineer with 3+ years of working experience, passionate about delivering high-quality code
  • You are proficient in Java, with a desire to expand knowledge into additional languages like Scala
  • You are a strong advocate for code quality, testing, and automation
  • You have experience with distributed systems, high-volume services, production deployment, big data processing technologies, and system design
  • You are familiar with APIs, stakeholders, and agile methodologies
  • Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
  • Understanding of end-user experience, quality, and modern engineering practices
  • Collaborative attitude with a strong desire to work with others and make a difference
  • Passionate about delivering high-quality code, iterating quickly, and experimenting with new ideas
  • Believes data is a powerful tool for informed decision-making


Where You'll Be

  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! For this role, it can be within the North America region in which we have a work location.
  • This team operates within the Eastern Standard time zone for collaboration


The United States base range for this position is $132,949.00 - 189,927.00, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays. This range encompasses multiple levels. Leveling is determined during the interview process. Placement in a level depends on relevant work history and interview performance. These ranges may be modified in the future.

About Spotify

Spotify is a Swedish audio streaming and media services provider, launched in October 2008. The platform is owned by Spotify AB, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange since April 2018. Spotify's primary business is providing an audio streaming platform, with the company claiming that it had 345 million active monthly users and 155 million paying subscribers as of December 2020. Unlike physical or download sales, which pay artists a fixed price per song or album sold, Spotify pays royalties based on the number of artist streams as a proportion of total songs streamed on the service. Spotify distributes approximately 70% of its total revenue to rights holders, who then pay artists based on their individual agreements. Spotify has faced criticism from artists and producers including Taylor Swift and Thom Yorke, who have argued that it does not fairly compensate musicians. Spotify has also faced criticism from artists and producers including Taylor Swift and Thom Yorke, who have argued that it does not fairly compensate musicians.
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