Engineer - Mobile & Beyond - Audiobooks at Spotify

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Audiobooks, Media StreamingIndustries

Requirements

Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, startup-type environment
Have a sense of humor, have fun on the job, and embody Spotify's "playful" value
Can deliver features on both Android and iOS
Comfortable contributing to non-mobile projects
Able to, willing to, and excited about expanding beyond core areas of expertise
3+ years of software engineering experience
Excited about challenging software design problems and have a love of clean code
Strong foundation in software architecture, performance and optimization, data structures, and design patterns
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members across all functions
Persistent/determined work ethic and willingness to try anything and everything
Located within GMT or CET time zones (ideally UK, Sweden, or other EMEA locations excluding France)

Responsibilities

Embody engineering philosophy of “anything is possible”
Actively participate in and manage all phases of development from design to post-deployment issue resolution
Work closely with product, design, and other engineers to rapidly deliver impactful software
Collaborate regularly with other team members at all stages of product development and launch
Contribute to both mobile and non-mobile initiatives, applying expertise where it brings the most value
Focus on high quality, high-velocity feature delivery, balancing business impact and minimizing technical debt

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AndroidiOSFull-StackSoftware ArchitecturePerformance OptimizationData StructuresDesign PatternsClean Code

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this role?

You need 3+ years of software engineering experience.

What are the key skills needed for this position?

The role requires delivering features on both Android and iOS, a strong foundation in software architecture, performance and optimization, data structures, and design patterns, plus excellent communication skills and a love for clean code.

What is the location or remote policy for this job?

The role offers flexibility to work where you work best within GMT or CET time zones, ideally located in the UK, Sweden, or other EMEA locations excluding France due to on-call restrictions, as long as there is a work location.

What is the company culture like for this team?

The team operates in a fast-paced, high-growth, startup-type environment, embodies Spotify's 'playful' value with a sense of humor, and values inclusivity, diverse voices, and an engineering philosophy of 'anything is possible'.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, are excited to expand beyond core expertise including mobile (Android/iOS) and non-mobile projects, have a determined work ethic, and collaborate well across teams.

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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