OverviewSoundCloud is looking for a Senior Backend and Data Engineer to join our growing Content Platform team. As Backend and Data engineers at SoundCloud, we build the infrastructure for products that music listeners and creators love. Our work involves large-scale distributed systems, parallel computing, and data science. We actively improve our tools and processes to support collaboration and productivity.SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain high-performance services for content modeling, serving, and integrationDevelop data pipelines (batch & streaming) with cloud native toolsCollaborate on rearchitecting the content model to support rich metadataImplement APIs and data services that power internal products, external integrations, and real-time featuresEnsure data quality, governance, and validation across ingestion, storage, and serving layersOptimize system performance, scalability, and cost efficiency for both backend services and data workflowsWork with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines for deployment and automationMonitor, debug, and improve reliability using various observability tools (logging, tracing, metrics)Collaborate with product leadership, music industry experts, and engineering teams across SoundCloudQualifications / ExperienceProven experience in backend engineering (Scala/Go/Python) with strong design and data modeling skillsHands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming solutions on cloud platforms (GCP preferred)Proficient in SQL and experienced with relational and NoSQL databasesFamiliarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Pub/Sub, Kafka, etc.)Knowledge of data governance, schema management, and versioning best practicesUnderstanding observability practices: logging, metrics, tracing, and incident responseExperience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments, preferably GCP, AWSStrong collaboration skills and ability to work across backend, data, and product teamsAbout UsWe 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 homeWe 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 heardWe invest in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunitiesBenefitsRelocation support for candidates not located in Berlin, including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and ground support on arrivalCultural and wellness benefits such as Creativity and Wellness offeringsEmployee Equity PlanGenerous professional development allowanceFlexible vacation and public holiday policy (up to 35 days PTO annually)16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of genderFree German language courses at multiple levelsSnacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when in the officeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloudSoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or caregiver status.At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.Role detailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Entertainment ProvidersReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at SoundCloud by 2xGet notified about new Senior Data Engineer jobs in London, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr