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.
We're seeking a talented Backend engineer (with some data engineering experience as a bonus) to join our team at Spotify, where you'll collaborate with internal customers to design scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs that meet their needs. You'll contribute to high-impact projects powering our ad services, scaling distributed systems, and continuously improving our engineering practices. As someone who shares our passion for building innovative ad experiences, you'll have a direct impact on how the world uses Spotify.
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
Who You Are
- 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 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
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. 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.
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