Backend Engineer, Ads Product & Tech
About the position
We are looking for Backend Engineers to join our Advertising Product & Technology organization. You will work directly on the core backend and data systems that match ads to Spotify users, driving optimal user experience and improved advertiser outcomes. This will include developing and improving the Spotify ad serving platform to be scalable and reliable while maximizing engagement and revenue. You will collaborate with our cross-functional teams to ideate, develop, and own complex technical solutions on our Spotify ad serving platform.
We're seeking a talented Backend engineer to join our team at Spotify, where you'll collaborate with internal customers to design scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs that meet their needs. You'll contribute to high-impact projects powering our ad services, scaling distributed systems, and continuously improving our engineering practices. As someone who shares our passion for building innovative ad experiences, you'll have a direct impact on how the world uses Spotify.
Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power Spotify's advertising systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, data, and other backend teams) to deliver end-to-end features
• Own and improve performance, reliability, and observability of backend systems
• Contribute to system architecture, technical strategy, and design reviews
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in a modern backend stack
• Participate in on-call rotation and ensure smooth operation of production systems
• Drive technical discussions, mentor peers, and support a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
• You are a highly motivated and communicative engineer who is passionate about collaborating on difficult engineering problems.
• You are an experienced Backend Engineer with 3+ years of working experience, passionate about delivering high-quality code
• You are a strong advocate for code quality, testing, and automation
• You have experience with distributed systems, high-volume services, production deployment, big data processing technologies, and system design
• You are familiar with APIs, stakeholders, and agile methodologies
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
• Understanding of end-user experience, quality, and modern engineering practices
• Collaborative attitude with a strong desire to work with others and make a difference
• Passionate about delivering high-quality code, iterating quickly, and experimenting with new ideas
• Believes data is a powerful tool for informed decision-making
Nice-to-haves
• Fullstack engineering experience a bonus
Benefits
• health insurance
• six month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• monthly meal allowance
• 23 paid days off
• 13 paid flexible holidays
• paid sick leave
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We are looking for Backend Engineers to join our Advertising Product & Technology organization. You will work directly on the core backend and data systems that match ads to Spotify users, driving optimal user experience and improved advertiser outcomes. This will include developing and improving the Spotify ad serving platform to be scalable and reliable while maximizing engagement and revenue. You will collaborate with our cross-functional teams to ideate, develop, and own complex technical solutions on our Spotify ad serving platform.
We're seeking a talented Backend engineer to join our team at Spotify, where you'll collaborate with internal customers to design scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs that meet their needs. You'll contribute to high-impact projects powering our ad services, scaling distributed systems, and continuously improving our engineering practices. As someone who shares our passion for building innovative ad experiences, you'll have a direct impact on how the world uses Spotify.
Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power Spotify's advertising systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, data, and other backend teams) to deliver end-to-end features
• Own and improve performance, reliability, and observability of backend systems
• Contribute to system architecture, technical strategy, and design reviews
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in a modern backend stack
• Participate in on-call rotation and ensure smooth operation of production systems
• Drive technical discussions, mentor peers, and support a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
• You are a highly motivated and communicative engineer who is passionate about collaborating on difficult engineering problems.
• You are an experienced Backend Engineer with 3+ years of working experience, passionate about delivering high-quality code
• You are a strong advocate for code quality, testing, and automation
• You have experience with distributed systems, high-volume services, production deployment, big data processing technologies, and system design
• You are familiar with APIs, stakeholders, and agile methodologies
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles
• Understanding of end-user experience, quality, and modern engineering practices
• Collaborative attitude with a strong desire to work with others and make a difference
• Passionate about delivering high-quality code, iterating quickly, and experimenting with new ideas
• Believes data is a powerful tool for informed decision-making
Nice-to-haves
• Fullstack engineering experience a bonus
Benefits
• health insurance
• six month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• monthly meal allowance
• 23 paid days off
• 13 paid flexible holidays
• paid sick leave
Apply Now
Apply Now