Hybrid Senior C++ Engineer – Core Experience

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About the role

  • Develop and maintain the C++ client core modules and logic responsible for audio and video streaming, caching, pre-fetching, and downloading.
  • Scale audio and video playback together delivering both with top performance and a robust scalable architecture.
  • Develop the next generation of offline features, making more of Spotify’s content available anytime, anywhere.
  • Leverage AI and automation tools to reduce maintenance and unlock exciting new features.
  • Collaborate with product, data science, and neighboring teams to build metrics-driven systems that are resilient, scalable, and continuously evolving.

Requirements

  • You’ve got 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer and are highly skilled in modern C++, especially when it comes to building fast, reliable systems.
  • You have a keen interest in systems design and have a solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimisation.
  • You’re very comfortable working with data and metrics, using them to identify issues, make informed decisions, and improve our code base.
  • You’re a problem-solver who can dive into complex technical challenges, while easily switching to the smaller day-to-day tasks that keep things running smoothly.
  • You’re a collaborative person and a strong communicator, able to work closely with product, data science, and engineering partners across Spotify.
  • Experience with audio or video files is a big plus. Familiarity with Java backend development or mobile platforms (Android/iOS) is also a bonus.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Work from home options

Job title

Senior C++ Engineer – Core Experience

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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