[Hiring] Backend Engineer @Spotify
Mar 28, 2025 - Spotify is hiring a remote Backend Engineer. đź’¸ Salary: $125,562 - $179,374 plus equity. đź“ŤLocation: Americas.
Role Description
We are looking for Backend Engineers to join our Advertising Product & Technology organization. You will work directly on the core backend and data systems that match ads to Spotify users, driving optimal user experience and improved advertiser outcomes. This will include developing and improving the Spotify ad serving platform to be scalable and reliable while maximizing engagement and revenue.
You will collaborate with our cross-functional teams to ideate, develop, and own complex technical solutions on our Spotify ad serving platform.
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
Qualifications
- 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
Requirements
- You are a highly motivated and communicative engineer who is passionate about collaborating on difficult engineering problems.
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
Where You'll Be
We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! For this role, you can be within the Americas region as long as we have a work location. This team operates within the Eastern time zone for collaboration.
The United States base range for this position is $125,562.00 - $179,374 plus equity. 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.
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Salary
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$125,562 - $179,374 plus equity
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Remote
Location
Americas
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Job Type
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Posted
Mar 28, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: Americas |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
