Senior Backend Engineer

SoundCloud, a pioneering music platform with over 400 million tracks and 40 million artists, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Creator team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems that directly impact how artists and music creators succeed on the platform.

The position involves building critical infrastructure that manages artist royalties, release charts, and performance analytics. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including BigQuery, Airflow, and Terraform to create resilient data pipelines. The role requires collaboration with product leadership, music industry experts, and various engineering teams to ensure the platform's continued success.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing high-performance GraphQL services using TypeScript and NodeJS, while working in a cloud environment. The role offers exposure to various technologies including JVM languages, messaging systems like Kafka, and multiple database technologies.

SoundCloud offers an attractive compensation package starting from $150,000 to $165,000 annually, complemented by comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401k, equity, and generous PTO. The company promotes a flexible work culture with offices in major cities and embraces diversity and inclusion at all levels.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in the music technology industry while working with a global team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Join SoundCloud to help shape the future of music technology and empower artists worldwide.