Backend Engineer – Platform Developer Experience at Spotify

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

Backend expertise with Python, Java, or TypeScript/Node.js and cloud platforms
Understanding of LLMs & agentic workflows (prompt engineering, orchestration, AI tools like Copilot/Claude)
Experience designing scalable systems that address reliability, latency, and cost challenges in AI-powered environments
Experience in DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, monitoring)
Value code quality and own systems from design to production
Collaborate effectively across diverse teams (AI researchers, PMs, engineers)
Thrive in dynamic environments, learning and adapting as AI technologies evolve

Responsibilities

Build and own Honk, developing the backend infrastructure for our autonomous coding agent
Integrate LLMs and agentic workflows into production systems
Scale backend infrastructure with robust services in Python/TypeScript at enterprise level
Design agentic workflows that understand, plan, and execute code changes across large codebases
Enhance developer experience by integrating seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines and developer tools
Ensure reliability and quality by delivering testable, observable, and maintainable backend code
Drive innovation and leadership by experimenting with new AI models and contributing to technical direction

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Node.js

Java

LLMs

prompt engineering

agentic workflows

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevOps

cloud platforms

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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