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full-timeSenior Backend Engineer, Home Surfaces
Spotify · New York, NY
The Personalization team makes deciding what to play next easier and more enjoyable for every listener. From Blend to Discover Weekly, we’re behind some of Spotify’s most-loved features. We built them by understanding the world of music and podcasts better than anyone else. Join us and you’ll keep millions of users listening by making great recommendations to each and every one of them. The Home Podcasts Squad builds the systems that power podcast recommendations across some of Spotify’s most important distribution surfaces, including Home, the Podcast Subfeed, and the Now Playing view. We develop the ranking systems behind these recommendations and create experiences such as topic-based shelves and cross-content recommendations that help listeners discover podcasts they'll love. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to build and evolve the backend infrastructure and pipelines that make these experiences possible. You’ll work on systems that identify, retrieve, rank, and filter relevant podcast content to create personalized experiences for millions of listeners around the world.
| Role | Senior Backend Engineer, Home Surfaces |
|---|---|
| Company | Spotify |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-18 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Senior Backend Engineer, Home Surfaces at Spotify: frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for this role?
- Spotify has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Senior Backend Engineer, Home Surfaces position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing gives New York, NY as the location and does not state a work mode.
- What is the application deadline?
- Spotify has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Senior Backend Engineer, Home Surfaces role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on jobs.lever.co, where you submit your application with the company.
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