Backend Engineer I, Security
Job Description
Join Spotify's Security team as a Backend Engineer I in their Product Security area. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build innovative security products and tools that protect Spotify's vast ecosystem. As part of the Security studio, you'll be instrumental in embedding security into the development lifecycle and tackling complex challenges at scale.
The position combines backend engineering with security expertise, requiring skills in both traditional backend development and modern frontend technologies. You'll work with technologies like Java, Scala, React, and TypeScript to develop robust security infrastructure and tooling. The role offers a perfect blend of technical challenge and security focus, making it ideal for engineers interested in the cybersecurity domain.
Spotify offers a flexible hybrid work environment, requiring only three days per week in the office, either in London or Stockholm. You'll be part of a collaborative team focused on building solutions for engineers while contributing to Spotify's technical security strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to grow their skills in both software development and security engineering at one of the world's leading technology companies.
The role demands a combination of technical skills and security awareness, with opportunities to work on scalable solutions that impact Spotify's global platform. You'll be part of shaping the next generation of security at Spotify while working alongside talented engineers in a culture that values innovation and collaboration.
Responsibilities For Backend Engineer I, Security
- Design and develop products, services, and infrastructure to support technical security strategy
- Build robust infrastructure and tooling to enhance security posture across distributed environment
- Drive scalability, optimization, and consistency across security engineering approaches
Requirements For Backend Engineer I, Security
- 1+ years experience with object-oriented programming (Java, Scala, or similar)
- 1+ years experience with or interest in modern frontend development (React, TypeScript)
- Basic knowledge in developing and maintaining backend services
- Solid understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- Team-oriented with good discussion and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of security principles and threat modeling
- Strong interpersonal skills
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