Backend Engineer II, Trust & Safety

Spotify, the world's leading music and audio streaming platform, is seeking a Backend Engineer II to join their Trust & Safety team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that helps maintain platform safety and user trust. The position combines the excitement of startup-style development with the resources and stability of a global tech leader.

As a Backend Engineer II in Trust & Safety, you'll be at the forefront of developing sophisticated systems that protect Spotify's global user base from harmful content. You'll work on creating and enhancing core infrastructure that enables specialists to efficiently identify, review, and address inappropriate content across the platform. The role involves building high-performing, scalable solutions that process and surface critical data, while working closely with data scientists to implement intelligent workflows and automated decision-making processes.

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely within the EMEA region (excluding France), with collaboration centered in the Central European and GMT time zones. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values autonomy and creative problem-solving, while having access to Spotify's extensive resources and technical infrastructure. The role requires strong technical skills in Java, Python, or Scala, experience with cloud technologies and distributed systems, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.

If you're passionate about building secure, scalable systems that have a direct impact on user safety and platform integrity, while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Spotify's mission.