Staff Backend Engineer - Personalization - Remote

Overview

The Personalization team at Spotify is dedicated to enhancing the user experience by providing tailored music and podcast recommendations. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the backend systems that support these recommendations, leveraging generative AI and advanced user modeling.

In Short

• Lead collaborations between engineering teams to improve system architecture.
• Translate team needs into foundational systems for content lifecycle.
• Enhance reliability and latency of the backend stack.
• Mentor and influence backend engineers and technical strategy.
• Shape long-term system architecture for Spotify's Home feature.
• Prototype and productionize solutions for enhanced user experiences.
• Define backend technical strategy for generative recommenders.
• Work with a cross-functional agile team to build new technology.
• Provide expert leadership to accelerate development and scalability.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in designing system architectures with ML models.
• Ability to build MVPs and prototypes to drive initiatives.
• Team-oriented with techniques to ensure team productivity.
• Experience leading projects from inception to completion.
• Accountable to senior leadership for product and technology objectives.
• Success in leading technical initiatives through collaboration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work location within North America.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
• Contribute to high-impact projects that reach millions of users.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.