Spotify

Backend Engineer - Personalization

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in backend systems and data pipelines.
  • Proficient in Java and experienced in developing production services.
  • Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks like Apache Beam and BigQuery.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning infrastructure.
  • Commitment to software engineering best practices.
  • Openness to learning new technologies in a data-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage large-scale data pipelines using modern frameworks.
  • Develop and operate Java services impacting millions of users.
  • Support machine learning initiatives for personalized experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities.
  • Deliver high-quality, maintainable, and testable code.
  • Mentor teammates and promote best practices within the team.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Six months of paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Monthly meal allowance.
  • 23 paid days off annually.
  • 13 paid flexible holidays.
  • Paid sick leave.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Data engineer with backend experience to join our team. We build the fundamental platform to ingest, model and materialize high-scale, event-driven user behavior data so Spotify can make personalized recommendations. Our platform tools support easy experimentation and productionisation. This is a unique opportunity to help develop and shape the way Spotify recommendations work. You'll be able to grow your skills in engineering at scale, drive long term platform vision, and join a high-energy, positive team environment!

Join us and you'll keep millions of users listening to great recommendations every day.

What You'll Do

  • Work with large-scale data pipelines with data processing frameworks like Scio, BigQuery, Google Cloud Platform and Apache Beam.
  • Develop, deploy, and operate Java services that impact millions of users.
  • Work towards supporting machine learning projects powering the experience that suits each user individually.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, product managers and stakeholders, taking on learning and leadership opportunities that will arise every single day.
  • Deliver scalable, testable, maintainable, and high-quality code.
  • Share knowledge, promote standard methodologies, making your team the best version of itself through mentorship and constructive accountability.


Who You Are

  • You have experience building and operating large-scale backend systems and data pipelines in production environments, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • You are proficient in Java and have experience developing, deploying, and supporting services that serve large numbers of users.
  • You have hands-on experience working with modern data processing frameworks and cloud technologies such as Apache Beam, Scio, BigQuery, or similar large-scale data platforms.
  • You are comfortable working with data-intensive systems and are excited about building infrastructure and services that support machine learning and personalized user experiences.
  • You care deeply about software engineering best practices and strive to deliver high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code.
  • You are curious about emerging technologies and excited by the opportunity to work at the intersection of large-scale data processing, backend engineering, and machine learning.


Where You'll Be

  • This role is based in New York.
  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.


The United States base range for this position is $132,948 - 189,927 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, paid sick leave. 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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2006

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