UI Studio is Spotify’s internal generative UI prototyping platform that enables teams to spin up fully functioning replicas of Spotify surfaces — complete with playable music — to explore and pitch new product ideas. What started as a small internal project has evolved into a widely adopted platform, and we’re now expanding it into a full generative UI system where teams can prompt for the interfaces they need.
As part of Spotify’s Platform mission, we build the technology that enables Spotify to learn quickly and scale easily — creating the infrastructure, tooling, frameworks, and capabilities needed to support our global business and millions of creators and fans.
We’re looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer who is genuinely fullstack — strong across backend systems and confident building high-quality frontend experiences — to help scale the platform’s architecture and AI-native capabilities. You’ll shape core technical decisions, lead complex initiatives end-to-end, and elevate engineering standards across the team.
What You’ll Do
Design and deliver fullstack features that power UI Studio’s generative platform capabilities
Architect and implement scalable services and user-facing workflows across frontend (Typescript/Node.js) and backend (Node.js & Java)
Lead the integration of LLM-powered coding agents into product workflows, including tool use, planning loops, evaluation loops, and multi-step orchestration
Drive search and retrieval architecture, including vector-based search systems, indexing strategies, and relevance optimization
Design, ship, and operate distributed systems deployed via containerized infrastructure (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Take end-to-end ownership of complex systems and features, from technical design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and operational excellence
Improve internal APIs, platform primitives, and developer tooling to create intuitive, scalable platform experiences
Partner closely with product, design, QA, and fellow engineers to deliver high-impact AI-native capabilities used across Spotify
Who You Are
You have 7+ years of experience building and operating production systems, with deep experience in TypeScript, Node.js and Java
You are comfortable contributing across the full stack and care about delivering polished, intuitive frontend experiences
You have experience building or integrating LLM-powered systems, including agent workflows, tool integrations, and multi-step orchestration
You understand search and retrieval patterns such as vector search systems, Elasticsearch, and indexing strategies
You have designed and operated distributed systems in cloud environments and deployed services using containerized tooling such as Docker and Kubernetes
You think in systems, considering scalability, observability, reliability, and long-term maintainability in your designs
You can independently lead well-scoped initiatives and provide technical guidance to other engineers
You communicate clearly in writing and produce thoughtful technical documentation
You care about raising the engineering bar and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Where You'll Be
This role is based in Toronto
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
- 7+ years of experience building and operating production systems
- Deep experience in TypeScript, Node.js and Java
- Experience building or integrating LLM-powered systems
- Designed and operated distributed systems in cloud environments
- Experience with containerized tooling such as Docker and Kubernetes
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
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