Spotify

Site Reliability Engineer, Backstage

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably GCP or AWS, and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. They should understand the principles of distributed systems and have experience with at least one modern programming language, such as TypeScript, Java, Go, or Python, and be comfortable navigating fullstack applications.

Responsibilities

The Site Reliability Engineer will help maintain and improve the reliability, security, and scalability of Backstage’s infrastructure, participate in on-call rotations, collaborate with senior engineers to build infrastructure on GCP and AWS using Terraform, partner with security and compliance teams, contribute to operational tooling and automation, and participate in planning and delivery of technical projects alongside product and engineering teammates.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure
GCP
AWS
Terraform
Infrastructure-as-Code
Observability
Security
Reliability Engineering
Scalability
On-Call Operations

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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