Spotify

Backend Engineer – Music Mission

Spotify

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $151,942 - $189,927 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Build and operate production backend systems that enrich and improve the listening experience of music videos
  • Design, develop, and evolve scalable backend services and APIs that support high-traffic surfaces
  • Architect, develop, and operate Java services and Scio pipelines used by millions of listeners every day
  • Partner closely with product managers and engineers to solve complex problems and deliver seamless user experiences
  • Contribute within an autonomous, cross-functional squad, contributing to system design, code quality, and operational excellence

Requirements

  • strong fundamentals in computer science and previous experience building backend services at scale.
  • proficient in at least one backend programming language such as Java, Scala, Python, or similar.
  • highly adaptable and enjoy picking up new technologies, moving confidently across different parts of systems and tech stacks.
  • comfortable using AI-powered developer tools such as Claude as part of your development workflow to learn new technologies, accelerate development, and solve complex problems.
  • thrive in fast-moving environments, handle change with ease, and communicate clearly with teammates and external partners.
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • six month paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid days off
  • 13 paid flexible holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
JavaScalaPythonbackend servicesAPIsSciosystem designcode qualityoperational excellencecomputer science fundamentals
Soft Skills
adaptabilityproblem-solvingcommunicationteam collaborationhandling changefast-paced environment