Description:

The Advertising Product & Technology team at Spotify is focused on building a next-generation advertising platform for audio and video.
The team aims to scale user experience for millions of fans and advertisers, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for artists and creators.
The AdCo Studio is responsible for creating a self-service advertising platform and commercializing the Ads API, along with business management functionalities and operational tools.
Responsibilities include collaborating with internal partners to design scalable backend systems and APIs, architecting and operating Java services for millions of users, and working with data engineers on data pipelines using frameworks like Scio and Flink.
The role involves being a technical leader in an agile team, identifying and solving complex problems, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience with Java and/or Scala.
Experience with cloud services (GCP, AWS, Azure) and containerization tools (Kubernetes, Docker) is required.
Applicants should have a background in writing distributed, high-volume services and maintaining them in production.
Experience in working with stakeholders to develop APIs and systems that meet their requirements is essential.
A passion for experimentation and quick iteration in a work environment is necessary.
Candidates should value data as a tool for informed decision-making.
A deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms is required.
A commitment to quality and the ability to produce high-quality code is essential.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work with ambiguity are important.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,091 to $228,702, plus equity.
Benefits include health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Employees receive a monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave.
The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.