Data Engineer - Revenue Platform 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, Music Streaming, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Experience in data engineering, including building and maintaining data pipelines
Proficient in Python and ideally Scala or Java
Foundational understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
Strong desire to learn quickly, embrace feedback, and continuously improve technical skills
Familiar with cloud-native development and deployment, ideally within Google Cloud Platform
Critical thinking about system design to build reliable, maintainable, and auditable solutions at scale
Good communication skills to articulate ideas and ask clarifying questions
Enjoys collaborating with others
Thrives in ambiguous and fast-changing environments, making progress with evolving requirements
Approaches platform engineering with empathy for users, prioritizing usability, configurability, and long-term sustainability
Cares deeply about code quality, testing, and documentation, building easy-to-understand and operate systems
Enjoys collaborating across functions, bringing clarity and alignment with engineering, finance, and product partners
Naturally curious, self-motivated, and always looking to grow technical skills and improve processes

Responsibilities

Gain deep expertise in Spotify’s revenue platform, understanding its role in financial operations, compliance, and strategic decision-making
Design and implement scalable backend and data systems that process millions of transactions daily, supporting tax calculation, billing, revenue recognition, financial configuration, and tax reporting
Build intuitive, self-serve tools empowering Finance teams to define and manage product-specific revenue and tax configuration independently
Develop and enhance modular platform capabilities encoding critical enterprise workflows for consistency, reusability, and ease of maintenance
Lead creation of new platform capabilities in Tax Solutions, focusing on Tax Reporting and global regulatory compliance
Partner closely with Engineers, Product, and Finance stakeholders to design scalable, auditable, and highly reliable systems
Champion engineering best practices, strong architectural design, and operational excellence across backend and data platforms
Foster a collaborative team culture rooted in shared ownership, constructive feedback, and continuous improvement

Skills

Backend Development

Data Engineering

Scalable Systems

Tax Calculation

Billing Systems

Revenue Recognition

Financial Configuration

Tax Reporting

Platform Development

Enterprise Workflows

Microservices

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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