Overview

The Music Expression team at Spotify is at the heart of empowering artists to tell their stories and deepen connections with fans around the world. We build the innovative tools that elevate music beyond a simple playlist entry, creating rich, dynamic experiences such as looping Canvas visuals, integrated music videos, short-form artist clips, and anticipation-building release countdowns. We even bring fans and artists together through shared Listening Parties. Every one of these artist-to-fan touchpoints, from ideation to execution, comes from our collaborative efforts.

Our work spans the full technological spectrum. This includes developing robust video pipelines, managing serving infrastructure, crafting intuitive mobile and web clients, and designing intricate rights management systems. You will gain considerable depth and breadth across various engineering domains. Our squads are truly cross-functional, integrating product specialists, designers, data scientists, researchers, and product marketers. We work directly with artists and labels, meaning what you ship directly influences how artists present themselves on Spotify and how fans experience their music. This is your chance to merge technology, creativity, and global culture in a role that’s fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop robust backend services: You will build and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems, primarily using Java, ensuring seamless integration and reliability for artist and fan-facing features.
API evolution: Actively participate in shaping and refining our APIs, ensuring they are intuitive, efficient, and future-proof for internal and external consumers.
Frontend development: Contribute to building engaging user experiences across our web and mobile clients, bringing creative visions to life for artists and fans.
End-to-end feature ownership: Take ownership of features from concept to deployment, collaborating closely with product, design, and other engineering teams.
System architecture and scalability: Contribute to the architectural design of new features and systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and maintainability across our diverse technical stack.
Collaboration and innovation: Work within a dynamic, cross-functional squad, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation to push the boundaries of music expression.
Operational excellence: Ensure the health and reliability of our services through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement practices.

Requirements

While we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single item, here are some qualifications that will help you thrive in this role:

Professional software engineering experience: Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software systems in a professional setting.
Backend expertise with Java: Strong proficiency in Java and experience building robust, high-throughput backend services.
API design and development: Proven ability to design, implement, and evolve well-structured APIs.
Full stack mindset: While backend-focused, an understanding of frontend technologies and a desire to contribute across the stack (web, mobile clients) is highly valued.
System design principles: Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms.
Collaborative spirit: Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Problem-solving: A knack for breaking down complex problems and delivering practical, innovative solutions.

What You'll Gain

Global impact: Your work will directly shape the experiences of millions of artists and fans on a global scale.
Technical breadth and depth: Opportunities to work across a wide array of technologies, from video processing and serving infrastructure to mobile clients and intricate rights systems.
Creative environment: A unique chance to merge your technical skills with the vibrant worlds of music, art, and culture.
Collaborative culture: Work alongside diverse teams of product managers, designers, data scientists, and marketers who are passionate about their craft.
Professional growth: Engage in continuous learning and development within a company known for innovation and engineering excellence.
Remote flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and convenience of a fully remote position, contributing from anywhere in the world.