Spotify is hiring a Backend Engineer for its Platform organization. You will be a key member of the Starfleet team, leading the migration from a polyrepo ecosystem to a unified monorepo model. Your work will involve building and operating the critical internal platforms and tooling that shape the foundation of Spotify's engineering future.
What You'll Do
- Contribute directly to Spotify’s monorepo migration by building and evolving core tooling and infrastructure.
- Solve complex integration challenges across CI/CD systems, dependency management, and developer workflows.
- Maintain and enhance high-impact internal platforms such as Fleetshift and Production Policy Enforcer during the transition away from legacy systems.
- Design and implement reliable, testable, and maintainable backend systems, primarily in Java.
- Own end-to-end solutions from technical design through delivery and operational excellence.
- Lead smaller technical initiatives within the squad, coordinating efforts and driving alignment to completion.
- Partner closely with stakeholders across the Platform Mission to ensure our monorepo strategy meets the diverse needs of Spotify’s engineering community.
- Reduce developer toil by automating workflows and enabling scalable, self-service infrastructure.
What We're Looking For
- You have experience building backend systems in modern programming languages such as Java.
- You are comfortable working across multiple systems and navigating complex distributed architectures.
- You know how to independently drive scoped technical problems from design through implementation.
- You care deeply about developer experience, automation, and reducing friction for other engineers.
- You are experienced with infrastructure, DevOps, or cloud-native environments such as Google Cloud Platform or Kubernetes.
- You take a collaborative approach and prioritize squad success over individual recognition.
- You approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, viewing setbacks as learning opportunities.
- You understand how technical decisions impact the broader engineering organization and strive to build scalable, long-term solutions.
Technical Stack
- Java
Team & Environment
Part of the Starfleet team within the Platform Mission.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $103,321 – $147,602 CAD + equity
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Retirement savings plans
- Monthly meal allowance
- 23 paid days off
- 13 paid flexible holidays
- Other benefits in accordance with Canadian employment standards
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Toronto.
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.
