What You'll Do

Build reliable backend services that power how creator content is ingested, processed, and distributed across Spotify at massive scale

Contribute to the development and evolution of the Distribution API, enabling seamless integration for creators and partners

Expand ingestion pipelines to support new and emerging forms of creator content

Build APIs and backend systems that enable AI-driven experiences and interactions across Spotify’s creator platform

Collaborate with product managers, partner teams, and stakeholders to deliver platform capabilities used across Spotify and by external partners

Participate in on-call and goalie rotations to ensure system reliability and performance

Work with senior engineers to design scalable systems supporting millions of creators and pieces of content

Who You Are

You have professional experience building backend systems, with strong experience in Java
You are familiar with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS and relational databases like MySQL
You understand distributed systems and have experience building APIs or services at scale
You are comfortable moving across different parts of the stack and picking up new technologies
You use AI-powered development tools as part of your workflow to accelerate learning and delivery
You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with teammates and external partners
You thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt well to changing priorities

Where You'll Be

This role is based in New York

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.

The United States base range for this position is 103,321–147,602 USD, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.

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.

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