Backend Engineer - Music

Spotify, the world's leading audio streaming platform, is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their Music department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on products that directly impact both consumers and music industry professionals, helping artists promote their work and connect with fans.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build highly scalable backend APIs. As part of a full-stack team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining services that bridge the gap between frontend applications and data systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

The role offers a competitive base salary range of $125,562 - $179,374 plus equity, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Spotify embraces a flexible work environment, allowing you to work remotely within the North American region, though team collaboration occurs in the EST timezone.

Key responsibilities include designing and deploying backend services with a focus on high availability and scalability, participating in on-call rotations, and continuously improving products through A/B testing. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with Java development, distributed systems, and modern infrastructure tools.

Spotify's culture strongly emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, welcoming professionals from all backgrounds. The company's mission to unlock human creativity by connecting artists with billions of fans offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the music industry. Working at Spotify means joining a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and the power of music to transform lives.

The role provides excellent growth opportunities, with support for individual development and the chance to work on systems that serve millions of users. You'll be part of a cross-functional team that values collaboration, technical expertise, and creative problem-solving, all while contributing to products that shape the future of music consumption and artist promotion.