Backend Engineer - Podcast

2 hours, 10 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Software Development
Spotify

Spotify

Spotify is a leading global audio streaming service empowering artists and inspiring fans worldwide with over 70 million tracks. It has 365 million users, including 165 million subscribers, across 178 markets.

Media
Founded 2006

Description

  • Design and build backend services for podcast and video podcast content ingestion, management, and administration.
  • Own and operate high-availability systems in production.
  • Collaborate with SREs, backend engineers, and cross-functional partners to define requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Build and maintain integrations for the podcast distribution API and content management systems.
  • Improve monitoring, alerting, automation, and incident response practices.
  • Contribute to the technical direction of the platform, including evaluating AI-powered workflow automation approaches.
  • Work closely with customer support and product managers to solve real-world operational and product needs.

Requirements

  • Experience building and maintaining backend services in production with a focus on reliability, scalability, and operational readiness.
  • Strong proficiency in Ruby or Java, with experience designing and operating services in at least one of these languages.
  • Experience with Node.js is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and operating databases at scale.
  • Understanding of high-availability system practices such as monitoring, alerting, graceful degradation, and incident response.
  • Commitment to engineering best practices, including well-tested, well-documented, and easy-to-operate systems.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders to deliver practical solutions.
  • Interest in AI-native development practices and using AI tools to improve workflow and code quality.
  • Curiosity about applying AI-powered or agent-based approaches to backend, support, or operational workflows.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $132,948 to $189,927 plus equity.
  • Health insurance.
  • Six months of paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Monthly meal allowance.
  • 23 paid days off.
  • 13 paid flexible holidays.
  • Paid sick leave.

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