Senior Software Engineer

SoundCloud is a next-generation music entertainment company powered by an ecosystem of artists, fans, and thriving communities. As one of the world’s most influential cultural platforms, SoundCloud holds a singular market position as both a music-streaming service with the largest catalogue of music, and an artist services and distribution business to help artists grow long-term, successful careers. 

SoundCloud is a next-generation music entertainment company powered by an ecosystem of artists, fans, and thriving communities. As one of the world’s most influential cultural platforms, SoundCloud holds a singular market position as a music-streaming service with the most extensive music catalogue, artist services, and distribution business to help artists grow long-term successful careers. 

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Automated Playlisting team. This role will be a split between web and backend development. In the short term, with more focus on web development, and it will transition to backend development in the mid and long term.

Our team develops the first generation of SoundCloud's algorithmic playlists. As our algorithms mature, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will develop the first generation of backend systems and internal tools that will be used by our music experts team to tune, manage and deliver algotorial playlists. You will work in a cross-functional team of data scientists, data engineers, data analysts and music experts. You’ll get to work and take full ownership of new greenfield systems, interact with multiple systems across the company, and work with multiple programming languages while contributing directly to the company's objectives. All of this while maintaining a high bar for reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop reliable backend systems applications using Python, Go or Scala.

• Develop basic web interfaces for configuring and managing the playlisting data infrastructure and backend systems.

• Work closely with Product Managers and Music Experts to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

• Know when to take a prototyping / i.e. breaking things mindset vs. implementing reliable, maintainable and scalable solutions.

• Continuously learn and share knowledge of industry best practices on backend, web and/or infrastructure management technologies.

• Engage in pair programming or demonstrate an interest in trying it.

• Engage in mentoring and providing feedback to mid/junior team members (and not only).

 

What you need to succeed:

• Practical experience in deploying backend services to production (on a public cloud, e.g. GCP, AWS) with demonstrable real business impact.

• Good proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or Go

• Good proficiency in managing infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, etc...

• Good/basic web development skills with Javascript, HTML, and CSS (think simple internal web configuration/management tools).

• Good knowledge of web app authentication and user management.

• Good understanding of algorithms and data structures

• Good communication skills and enjoy working as a part of a cross-functional, solutions-oriented team

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver concise, actionable solutions 

• You love music

 

About us:

• We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)

• We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home

• We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard

• We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities

• You can contribute to our Engineering Blog

 

Benefits:

• Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival

• Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

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