[Remote] Backend Engineer - Advertising

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Spotify is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join their Advertising Product & Technology team. The role involves collaborating with internal customers to design scalable backend services, data pipelines, and APIs, contributing to high-impact projects that power ad services and improve engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs using Java services
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and or Data Engineers to build and maintain complex data pipelines using frameworks like Scio, Storm, Spark, and Google Cloud Platform
• Develop expertise in testing practices, including TDD and integration testing
• Ensure high-quality code through automated testing and continuous integration
• Lead high-performance Java service development and operations for millions of users
• Partner with Data Scientists and User Researchers to understand user needs and inform product decisions

Skills

• 3+ years of working experience as a Backend Engineer
• Proficient in Java
• Strong advocate for code quality, testing, and automation
• Experience with distributed systems
• Experience with high-volume services
• Experience with production deployment
• Experience with big data processing technologies
• Experience with system design
• Familiar with APIs
• Familiar with stakeholders
• Familiar with agile methodologies
• Knowledge of algorithms
• Knowledge of data structures
• Knowledge of software engineering principles
• Understanding of end-user experience
• Understanding of quality
• Understanding of modern engineering practices
• Collaborative attitude
• Passionate about delivering high-quality code
• Desire to iterate quickly
• Desire to experiment with new ideas
• Belief that data is a powerful tool for informed decision-making
• Data engineering experience as a bonus
• Desire to expand knowledge into additional languages like Scala

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Six month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Monthly meal allowance
• 23 paid days off
• 13 paid flexible holidays

Company Overview

Spotify is a commercial music streaming service that provides restricted digital content from a range of record labels and artists. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, SWE, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.spotify.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Spotify has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 41 in 2026, 140 in 2025, 117 in 2024, 169 in 2023, 259 in 2022, 172 in 2021, 115 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.