Backend Engineer - Advertising

Spotify is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their Advertising Product & Technology organization, working on core backend and data systems that power their advertising platform. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's leading music streaming platforms, focusing on developing and improving Spotify's ad serving infrastructure.

The position involves building scalable backend services and APIs using Java, while collaborating with Data Scientists and Engineers to create complex data pipelines. You'll work with modern technologies and frameworks including Scio, Storm, Spark, and Google Cloud Platform, ensuring high-quality code through automated testing and continuous integration.

As a Backend Engineer at Spotify, you'll have the chance to impact millions of users worldwide, working on systems that match ads to Spotify users while optimizing both user experience and advertiser outcomes. The role requires a strong foundation in Java development, with opportunities to expand into Scala and other technologies.

The company offers an attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary range of $125,562 - $179,374, plus equity. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, generous parental leave, retirement plans, and flexible time off. Spotify embraces remote work, allowing you to work from anywhere within the Americas region where they have a work location.

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, value collaboration, and want to contribute to a platform that shapes how people experience music and audio content worldwide. The role combines technical expertise with business impact, as you'll be directly involved in systems that drive both user engagement and revenue.