Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power Spotify's advertising systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, data, and other backend teams) to deliver end-to-end features
Own and improve performance, reliability, and observability of backend systems
Contribute to system architecture, technical strategy, and design reviews
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in a modern backend stack
Participate in on-call rotation and ensure smooth operation of production systems
Drive technical discussions, mentor peers, and support a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

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 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
Fullstack engineering experience a bonus

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

backend servicesAPIscode qualitytestingautomationdistributed systemsbig data processingsystem designalgorithmsdata structures

Soft skills

collaborationcommunicationmentoringcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingpassion for qualitydesire to make a differenceiterative developmentexperimentationadvocacy