C++ Native Developer

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Position

We are looking for C++ engineers for our Playback team in Gothenburg. We focus on the infrastructure required to power the signature Spotify music player experience. Here’s some of the stuff we are working on:

• Continuously integration to the shared C++ library powering audio streaming in our iOS, Android and desktop clients
• Streaming audio efficiently through Internet
• Using Big Data and machine learning to improve users’ playback experience
• Enabling low latency playback even in the most challenging network conditions
• Making sure offlining tracks works reliably and intuitively
• Ensuring quality through automated testing

Your qualification

• You architect, design, develop and maintain C++ code in symbiosis with a handful of other languages
• You are able to write clear, modular, maintainable code that will perform on many platforms and devices
• You have an interest in either audio or networking, or both
• Cooperation with others while solving complex problems is natural for you and you really want to make a difference
• End-user experience, high quality, agile values and modern engineering practices are what drives you
• You have been working for a couple of years with software development and probably have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent such as electro and engineering physics
• You have strong written and spoken communication skills in English

Additional details

You would work from our awesome office in Gothenburg. If you don’t already live here, Spotify can help with your relocation.