Senior Build System Engineer - Platform Engineering at Spotify

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

Strong experience in at least one of: iOS (Xcode, Swift), Android (Gradle, Kotlin/Java), C++ (CMake/Ninja), or Web (TypeScript, Yarn, Webpack)
Proven experience designing or scaling build systems with Bazel
Comfortable working in multi-language, multi-platform monorepos
Strong understanding of hermetic builds, remote caching, and distributed execution
Familiar with IDE integration workflows and tooling ecosystems
Excellent collaborator with strong communication skills and a systems-thinking mindset
Passionate about improving developer productivity and enabling teams to move faster with confidence

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain Bazel-based build systems for Spotify’s client monorepo (iOS, Android, C++, Web)
Lead improvements to build performance, remote caching, and incremental build reliability at scale
Develop tooling and automation that improves IDE integration and developer ergonomics
Partner with platform and infra teams to define build graph architecture, dependency management, and hermeticity strategies
Instrument and analyze build telemetry to measure and improve developer feedback loops
Drive consistency and standardization across cross-platform builds, ensuring reproducible and scalable workflows
Mentor peers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BazelXcodeSwiftGradleKotlinJavaCMakeNinjaTypeScriptYarnWebpackremote cachinghermetic buildsmonorepo

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

This role is based in London or Stockholm, with flexibility to work where you work best, including some in-person meetings but allowing for work from home.

What skills and experience are required for this Senior Build Systems Engineer position?

Candidates need strong experience in at least one of iOS (Xcode, Swift), Android (Gradle, Kotlin/Java), C++ (CMake/Ninja), or Web (TypeScript, Yarn, Webpack), proven experience with Bazel, comfort in multi-language monorepos, and understanding of hermetic builds, remote caching, and distributed execution.

What does Spotify's company culture emphasize?

Spotify emphasizes inclusivity, diversity, equal opportunity, technical excellence, continuous improvement, and making the recruitment process accessible to everyone.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has deep experience scaling Bazel-based build systems in multi-platform monorepos, strong systems-thinking and communication skills, and a passion for improving developer productivity, along with the ability to mentor peers.

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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