Spotify logo
Backend Engineer - User Platform
full-timeToronto$103k - $147k

Summary

Location

Toronto

Salary

$103k - $147k (CAD)

Type

full-time

Explore Jobs

About this role

User Platform (UP) is a studio in the SAFE Alliance as part of Spotify's Platform Mission. The studio owns capabilities and infrastructure for Customer Identity and Access Management at Spotify.


The studio was established with a central mission: to connect users with Spotify and Spotify with its users. Its purpose is to provide a secure platform that allows users to establish their identity and manage their account data across various interfaces. At the same time, it empowers teams across Spotify to reliably tailor the overall user experience to meet individual needs.


User Platform is responsible for many of the core services needed for Spotify to function and provide the 700M+ users across the world access to the audio experience they desire.


Lockness is the team that powers business authorization at Spotify. We own how access is defined and scaled across every vertical in the company. As a full-stack team, we build foundational IAM capabilities that keep Spotify secure while enabling teams to move fast. As a Backend Engineer, you’ll help build, maintain and scale the next generation of Business IAM, expanding our authorization platform in both depth and reach.

\n


What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and deploy backend services and APIs that power Spotify's creator authorization systems.
  • Collaborate with different cross-disciplined teams on complex problems. This team works with almost all verticals at Spotify (Music, Audiobooks, Podcasts, etc.)
  • Maintaining business-critical Spotify authorization systems, ensuring high availability, stability, and adherence to SLAs.
  • Embrace and promote sound engineering practices and contribute to a culture of high-quality, scalable, and reliable systems.
  • Actively contribute to our learning culture by sharing knowledge and mentoring other engineers.
  • Leverage AI to improve our systems, automate tasks, and drive business impact. We believe in "AI Fluency" and expect our engineers to be knowledgeable and willing to learn and apply AI to their work


Who You Are
  • You’re a problem solver who loves seeing things through from concept to production and you’re eager to learn whatever skills are needed along the way.
  • You are a Fullstack Developer who understands the complexities of Server side vs Client side development and is interested in crossing the lines between Backend, Data and Front End.
  • You have 3+ years of experience with Java, SQL and ideally familiar with React, Typescript, Next.js
  • You’re a collaborative teammate who values inclusion and open communication.
  • You have an understanding of the authorization domain and are eager to learn.


Where You'll Be
  • This role is based in Toronto.
  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.


\n

The Canadian base range for this position is 103,321- 147,602 CAD plus equity.


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.


At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.


Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.

Other facts

Tech stack
Java,SQL,React,Typescript,Next.js,Fullstack Development,Server Side Development,Client Side Development,Authorization,Collaboration,AI Fluency,Problem Solving,Mentoring,Engineering Practices,Scalability,Reliability

About Spotify

Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity—by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 70m tracks for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free music listening experience.

Today, Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming service with 365m users, including 165m subscribers across 178 markets. We are the largest driver of revenue to the music business today.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Musicians
Founding Year: 2006

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and deploy backend services and APIs for Spotify's creator authorization systems. Maintain business-critical authorization systems ensuring high availability and stability.

Ready to join Spotify?

Take the next step in your career journey

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Spotify pay for a Backend Engineer - User Platform?

Spotify offers a competitive compensation package for the Backend Engineer - User Platform role. The salary range is CAD 103k - 148k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Backend Engineer - User Platform do at Spotify?

As a Backend Engineer - User Platform at Spotify, you will: design, develop, and deploy backend services and APIs for Spotify's creator authorization systems. Maintain business-critical authorization systems ensuring high availability and stability..

Why join Spotify as a Backend Engineer - User Platform?

Spotify is a leading Musicians company. The Backend Engineer - User Platform role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Backend Engineer - User Platform position at Spotify remote?

The Backend Engineer - User Platform position at Spotify is based in Toronto, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Backend Engineer - User Platform position at Spotify?

You can apply for the Backend Engineer - User Platform position at Spotify directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Spotify on their website.