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Spotify • New York, NY
Spotify is hiring a Backend Engineer to enhance the personalization of music, podcasts, and audiobooks. You'll work on building and scaling capabilities for contextual storytelling. This role requires expertise in backend development.
You have a strong background in backend engineering, with experience in building scalable systems that enhance user experiences. You understand the intricacies of working with large datasets and have a passion for creating seamless integrations that improve product functionality. You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to deliver high-quality features that resonate with users.
You are familiar with the latest technologies and methodologies in backend development, and you are eager to apply your knowledge to innovate and improve existing systems. You thrive in an environment where you can contribute to the overall mission of enhancing user engagement through personalized content.
Experience with machine learning or large language models (LLMs) is a plus, as you will be working on projects that involve contextual storytelling. Familiarity with cloud services and data processing frameworks will also be beneficial in this role.
As a Backend Engineer on the Personalization team, you will play a crucial role in developing and scaling features that make music and podcast recommendations more intuitive and enjoyable for users. You will collaborate closely with data scientists and product teams to understand user behavior and leverage that data to enhance the listening experience.
You will be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that support the personalization features of Spotify. This includes optimizing existing systems for performance and reliability, as well as developing new functionalities that align with user needs and business goals.
Your work will directly impact how users interact with Spotify, making it essential to ensure that the backend systems are robust and efficient. You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall improvement of the engineering practices within the team.
Spotify provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about music and technology. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Join us in our mission to make every listener's experience on Spotify unique and enjoyable. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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