
Backend Engineer – Music Mission
Spotify
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $151,942 - $189,927 per year
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