Staff Frontend Engineer, Artist Success at SoundCloud

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Music, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of experience building high traffic, highly performant user experiences
Self directed and collaborate well with Backend Engineers, Product Managers, Design and other key stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions
Comfortable driving projects across teams from inception to completion with a strong sense of ownership
A history of shipping using React, NextJS, Typescript and NodeJS in production environments
Extensive experience automating e2e tests within CI pipelines
Experience working with various API solutions such as GraphQL, RESTful APIs and gRPC
Experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments, preferably AWS

Responsibilities

Applying best engineering practices to design, develop, and maintain high-performance systems using React, TypeScript, NextJS and NodeJS
Improving the ecosystem that ensures artists can connect with their fans and help them get paid to support their passion
Mentoring junior and mid level engineers and will be a role model in promoting positive team culture
Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders including product leadership, music industry experts and engineering teams across SoundCloud
Becoming a domain expert in the music business through your desire to help artists grow their careers
Representing the team to the wider organization and communicating our data and tooling needs that would keep our systems lean and maintainable

Skills

React

TypeScript

NextJS

NodeJS

SoundCloud

Digital music streaming platform for creators

About SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a digital music streaming platform that allows users to listen to a vast library of over 265 million music tracks for free. Users can access music online, making it a popular choice for individual listeners, artists, bands, DJs, and audio creators. The platform operates on a multifaceted business model, offering a free tier with ads and premium subscription plans like SoundCloud Go and SoundCloud Go+, which provide ad-free listening, offline access, and higher audio quality. Additionally, SoundCloud has a monetization program called SoundCloud Premier, which enables artists to earn money from their tracks through ad revenue and fan support. This focus on both music consumers and creators, along with its extensive library and community of content creators, sets SoundCloud apart from its competitors. The company's goal is to enrich the music experience for users while providing opportunities for artists to monetize their work.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$450.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_GCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources

Robust 401k program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Generous professional development allowance

Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!

Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually

16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children

Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office

Risks

Cheaper artist plans may reduce revenue per user without a subscriber increase.

SoundCloud's merch store faces competition from established platforms like Bandcamp and Teespring.

New algorithms may face backlash if perceived as unfair or ineffective by artists.

Differentiation

SoundCloud offers a unique social platform for creators to connect with fans globally.

The platform's vast library of 265 million tracks sets it apart from competitors.

SoundCloud's artist monetization program, SoundCloud Premier, attracts a diverse creator community.

Upsides

AI-driven music tools enhance user engagement with personalized experiences and innovative content.

'Fan-powered' Buzzing Playlists increase user interaction by spotlighting emerging artists.

The beta merchandise program provides additional revenue streams, enhancing artist loyalty.

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