Senior Media Streaming Backend Engineer

SoundCloud, a leading music entertainment company, is seeking a Senior Media Streaming Backend Engineer to join their Media Streaming Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a platform that handles massive scale - processing petabytes of data and gigabytes per second of traffic.

As a senior engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing and optimizing streaming technologies that power one of the world's most influential cultural platforms. The role encompasses end-to-end control of playback systems, from media transcoding to custom-embedded players in native and web applications.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with Go applications and cloud platforms, coupled with a deep understanding of distributed systems. While familiarity with media streaming concepts is beneficial, the company values curious minds who can quickly adapt and learn. With at least five years of industry experience, you'll be expected to contribute not just technically, but also through mentorship and team leadership.

SoundCloud offers a modern hybrid work environment with offices in major cultural hubs including Berlin, London, New York, and Los Angeles. The company provides an impressive benefits package including equity participation, professional development opportunities, and a generous vacation policy. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where all voices are valued and respected.

This role presents a unique opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at scale while contributing to a platform that shapes the future of music entertainment. You'll be part of a team that values simple, elegant solutions and fosters continuous learning and growth.