Data Engineer, Spotify for Artists

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Apache Hadoop, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, PyTorch, TensorFlow, MapReduce, R Programming

Job Description

We are looking for a Data Engineer with interest in backend development to join the band within the S4X organization in the Music Mission. In S4X we build tools that help artists connect with their fans and make a sustainable living from their art. If you’re interested in building out the next revolution in the music industry and helping artists succeed in their careers, come join us!

Location: New York or Remote Americas

Job type: Permanent

In this role you will build batching data pipelines and systems for consumer-facing features that help fans discover and enjoy offerings from their top artists. You will be part of a strong team that loves to innovate and build tools for AI powered marketplaces.

What You'll Do

• Design, build and maintain data pipelines using data processing frameworks like Scio on Google Cloud Platform.
• Help architect machine learning systems utilizing Spotify-scale data as input.
• Help drive optimization, testing, and tooling to improve data quality.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, experts, and business partners, taking learning and leadership opportunities that will arise every single day.
• Work in cross-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate, and deliver on new product objectives.
• Work in an environment that supports your individual growth by providing you with exciting tasks and the freedom to acquire new skills across different disciplines, reading groups, lectures, and a variety of internal training courses.
• Deliver testable, maintainable, and high-quality code and take operational responsibility for the components that you develop.
• Hack on what you want during regular hack days and bi-annual hack weeks.

Who You Are

• You have worked with high volume heterogeneous data, and have production level experience with one or more higher level JVM based data processing frameworks such as Beam, Dataflow, Crunch, Scalding, Storm, Spark, etc. (but not just Pig Hive BigQuery other SQL like abstractions).
• You are knowledgeable about data access and data storage techniques.
• You have experience or strong interest to learn backend API development for distributed services. 
• Have an understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• A self-motivated individual contributor and teammate that is able to multitask, prioritize and communicate progress in a constantly evolving environment.
• Love building positive relationships with colleagues and multiple customers and can explain sophisticated topics in simple terms.

Where you'll be

• We are a distributed workforce enabling our band members to find a work mode best for them!
• Where in the world? For this role, it can be within the Americasregion in which we have a work location
• Prefer an office to work from home instead? Not a problem! We have plenty of options for your working preferences. Find more information about our Work From Anywhere options here
• Working hours? We operate within the Eastern Standard time zone for collaboration

Our global benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.
• Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.
• Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.
• All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.
• Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.
• Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events.

Learn about life at Spotify

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.