Spotify
Backend Engineer - Core Infrastructure
TLDR
Help build and improve foundational systems that power Spotify, enabling reliable and scalable experiences for millions of listeners worldwide using modern technologies at scale.
What You'll Do
Work with a collaborative team to improve the infrastructure systems that power Spotify’s backend
Build, operate, and maintain central services with a focus on reliability and scalability
Design and develop infrastructure tools and services used by engineering teams across Spotify
Work with modern technologies at scale, supporting thousands of developers and over a billion users
Contribute to improving system performance, availability, and resilience
Take part in an on-call rotation and support the services your team owns
Who You Are
You are experienced in building backend systems or infrastructure services
You have strong programming skills in at least one language and are open to learning others; experience with Java is helpful
You have experience working with cloud-based environments
You understand the fundamentals of distributed systems and scalable architecture
You care about building reliable systems and improving how they perform over time
You enjoy learning, experimenting, and working with new technologies
You are comfortable collaborating with others across teams and locations
You have an interest in networking, media delivery, or CDN systems
Where You'll Be
This role is based in London or Stockholm
We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
Spotify is an audio streaming platform that delivers an extensive catalog of music, podcasts, and audiobooks, catering to hundreds of millions of users globally. It empowers artists by providing them with the means to monetize their creativity while offering fans unparalleled access to a diverse array of content, all driven by a passion for sound.
- Founded
- Founded 2006
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Media
- Total raised
- $2.6B raised
Backend Engineer