Senior Fullstack Engineer - Platform at Spotify

London, England, United Kingdom

Spotify Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Music StreamingIndustries

Requirements

  • Proficient in Java and TypeScript
  • Ideally familiar with React, Next.js, and C++
  • Understands the complexities of server-side vs. client-side development
  • Experience with strong testing practices, A/B testing, or CI/CD pipelines
  • Understanding of the authentication domain, including OAuth and related protocols
  • Familiar with cryptographic techniques and security best practices
  • Collaborative teammate who values inclusion and open communication
  • Problem solver eager to learn new skills and see projects from concept to production
  • Based in London, United Kingdom (with flexibility for remote work and some in-person meetings)

Responsibilities

  • Be part of an autonomous and cross-functional team of Mobile and Backend Engineers, along with Product, Design, and Insights members, to identify and tackle important problems in Authentication and Session Management domains
  • Build highly scalable backend services and SDKs for hundreds of millions of users
  • Write clean and maintainable code that scales across multiple projects and distributed development teams
  • Share knowledge, promote best practices, and collaborate with engineers
  • Improve developer experience with a focus on clean APIs and engineering efficiency
  • Contribute to the evolution of Spotify’s authentication and session management infrastructure

Skills

Java
TypeScript
React
Next.js
C++
OAuth
CI/CD
A/B testing
cryptographic techniques
backend services
SDKs
authentication
session management

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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