Spotify for Authors (SFA) is the creator platform for the audiobook industry — a web application that gives publishers, authors, and narrators tools to manage their catalog, track performance, and distribute content on Spotify. We're scaling toward 100,000 users across a React/TypeScript frontend, Java backend services, and data pipelines that feed into Spotify's broader audiobook ecosystem.
SFA connects to Spotify's highest-priority bets: expanding audiobook access, building content creation tools, and shaping discovery surfaces. We operate with a "short toes" philosophy — contribution has no borders, quality is shared, and we use modern tools (including AI) to reduce toil and amplify creativity.
What You'll Do
- Build and evolve features end-to-end across a React/TypeScript frontend and Java backend services that power the SFA platform at scale
- Use AI-assisted development tools as a core part of your workflow for code generation, automated testing, and AI-powered code review
- Deliver testable, maintainable, and high-quality code and take operational responsibility for the components you develop
- Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to ship impactful experiences for audiobook creators
- Contribute to technical discussions and participate in RFCs and code reviews
- Share knowledge and promote best practices within your squad
Who You Are
- You have experience building web applications across the stack. TypeScript and Java experience preferred.
- You're motivated to learn, take on new challenges, and T-shape
- You think product-first while building tech solutions
- You're comfortable using AI tools and agents to support your development workflow
- You're comfortable with modern infrastructure practices (CI/CD, containers, cloud platforms) and care about observability
- You communicate clearly and collaborate well in a distributed team
- You're pragmatic and motivated by solving real problems for creators
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in Stockholm or London
- 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.
Skills Required
- Experience building web applications across the stack
- Experience with TypeScript and Java
- Familiarity with modern infrastructure practices
- Comfortable using AI tools in development workflow
Spotify Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spotify and has not been reviewed or approved by Spotify.
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Flexible Benefits — Employees consistently praise the total compensation package beyond base salary, highlighting a mix of RSUs, cash incentives, and stipends alongside core pay. The package is described as flexible and customizable through equity choices (e.g., RSUs, options, cash) that can be tailored for long-term wealth building.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are repeatedly highlighted as substantial, including generous vacation, paid sick days, volunteer time, and flexible holidays. These policies are framed as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and mental health support. Additional employer contributions to HSAs are cited as strengthening the overall health and wellness value proposition.
Spotify Insights
What We Do
Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 50m 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.
