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.

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.