Backend Engineer - Music

Spotify is seeking a Backend Engineer for their Rights Systems team, a crucial component of their technical infrastructure. This role involves building and maintaining systems that handle rights-protected intellectual property and creator management across the platform. The position is part of a growing initiative that's central to Spotify's video-first strategy, working with various teams including Content Platform, Financial Engineering, and Label Partnership.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on creating a new rights database that will serve as Spotify's source of truth for IP rights ownership. You'll be building backend services and data pipelines, working with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Scala, and various data warehouse solutions. The position requires expertise in distributed systems and high-volume services, with a focus on delivering scalable, maintainable solutions.

As a founding member of this squad, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of rights data management at Spotify. The team is expected to grow from a single squad to a product area over the next 2-5 years, offering excellent growth potential. You'll work in a flexible hybrid environment based in Stockholm, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to Spotify's mission of unlocking human creativity.

The ideal candidate will bring strong backend development experience, knowledge of data solutions, and a collaborative mindset. You'll be part of an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, business impact, and professional growth opportunities in one of the world's leading music and audio platforms.