Remote Backend Engineer II - GenRecs - Personalization

Description:

• The Personalization Team at Spotify aims to enhance the understanding of music and podcasts to provide personalized recommendations to users.
• As a Backend Engineer, you will collaborate with internal customers to design scalable API and backend systems.
• You will be responsible for building backend systems that support applications used by millions of users globally.
• Your role will involve architecting, developing, and operating Java services.
• You will utilize Spotify’s data sets to create music recommendations.
• You will serve as a technical leader within an autonomous, cross-functional agile team.
• The position allows for participation in hack days and bi-annual hack weeks to work on personal projects.

Requirements:

• You must have experience working with stakeholders to document and develop APIs and systems that meet their requirements.
• You should have a background in writing distributed, high-volume services and maintaining them in production.
• An interest in big data processing technologies is essential.
• You should thrive in an environment that encourages experimentation and rapid iteration.
• A belief in the power of data for informed decision-making is important.
• You need a deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• A commitment to quality and the ability to deliver high-quality code is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,300 - $179,000 plus equity.
• Benefits include health insurance and a six-month paid parental leave.
• A 401(k) retirement plan is provided.
• Employees receive a monthly meal allowance.
• There are 23 paid days off and 13 paid flexible holidays.
• The company promotes inclusivity and provides accommodations during the recruitment process.