Musixmatch spa

Software Engineer

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Music & AudioIndustries

Software Engineer - Data Team

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

ABOUT MUSIXMATCH:

Musixmatch is the leading music metadata company, featuring the world’s largest lyrics catalog and a community of over 80M contributors. Musixmatch is the trusted global partner of companies like Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Meta, Google, MTV, Shazam, Vevo, Tidal, Snapchat and has a partnership with more than 100,000 music publishers including Sony/ Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell, Kobalt, BMG Rights, and the Harry Fox Agency.

We are a bunch of creatives who care about our work and what we do. We believe that participation and collaboration are key to getting things done well. We are looking for tech-savvy people who are eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, who have an international outlook on life, and who love taking on new challenges.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Data team. In this role, you'll focus on maintaining and improving our data ingestion workflows, ensuring consistency and integrity. You'll also play a key part in creating new features that enhance the client experience and drive the expansion of our services.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • 3+ years of experience with relational databases and key-value stores
  • 3+ years of experience as a PHP developer
  • Experience with NodeJs and Python
  • Strong experience with SQL
  • Comfortable with processing and analyzing large data sets
  • Experience with *nix systems
  • Fluent in English

Nice to have:

  • Previous experience working in (music) copyright is preferred
  • Previous experience with music rights management

What We Offer:

  • Flexible holiday plan
  • Remote working, flexible schedule
  • Home office setup
  • Top-class tech and equipment
  • Company-wide retreat once per year
  • Exposure to all parts of the business — your work actually matters!

Application Instructions:

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Disclaimer:

Due to the significant amount of applications we receive, unfortunately, it is not possible to answer every applicant. If you have not received a response from us, please be patient. We assure you that we will contact you should you be selected to move forward in the recruitment process. We would therefore like to thank all applicants for their interest and time.

Skills

Relational Databases
Key-Value Stores
PHP
Node.js
Python
SQL
Unix Systems
Data Processing
Data Analysis

Musixmatch spa

Provides extensive lyrics catalog and services

About Musixmatch spa

Musixmatch provides a platform that allows users to access the world's largest collection of song lyrics. Users can find and enjoy lyrics through mobile apps and web services. The service works by offering a comprehensive lyrics database that can be accessed for free or through premium subscriptions, which provide an ad-free experience and additional features like offline access to lyrics. Musixmatch differentiates itself from competitors by not only serving music lovers but also offering business solutions for artists and publishers to manage and monetize their lyrics. Additionally, it provides APIs for developers to integrate lyrics into their own applications. The goal of Musixmatch is to enhance the music experience for users while supporting artists and publishers in reaching a wider audience and generating revenue.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$17.7MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Beautiful Bologna - We are in the very center of Bologna, a city known for its profound history, amazing Italian local food, and also for being EU Scientific calculation hub.
Flexible Working - We care about a balanced lifestyle so our team performs at their best. You are free to adjust your schedule when needed.
Come Hungry, Get Fueled! - Our kitchen is full of free wholesome food and on Friday we have catered lunch, where the crew comes together to rewind from a hard working week!
Team Spirit - We are a young, talented and fun crew, who love solving problems and working harder, better, faster, stronger. Our team spirit is nothing short of awesome!
Tech Geeks - We love all things technology, that's why we host events focused on AI and ML at our office, where we get our tech groove on.
Sport Sport Sport - From cycling to running, functional training, pilates and yoga - we strongly encourage sports, and yes we also offer sport to our crew members.

Risks

AI-generated lyrics may reduce demand for traditional lyrics databases.
Increased competition from other music data companies threatens Musixmatch's market share.
Strategic investment from TPG may pressure Musixmatch to deliver higher returns.

Differentiation

Musixmatch boasts the world's largest collection of song lyrics.
The company partners with top music publishers like Universal and Sony ATV.
Musixmatch offers APIs for developers to integrate lyrics into third-party applications.

Upsides

Increased demand for AI-generated content creates new service opportunities for Musixmatch.
Strategic investment from TPG provides strong financial backing for technological advancements.
Partnerships with brands like Gucci enhance brand visibility and open new revenue streams.

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