Senior Backend & Data Engineer, Content Platform

SoundCloud is a leading platform for connecting artists and fans, offering a comprehensive suite of services. They are seeking a Senior Backend and Data Engineer to build and maintain the infrastructure for content modeling, serving, and integration, with a focus on large-scale distributed systems and data science. The role involves collaboration with product and engineering teams and a continuous improvement environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in backend engineering with Scala/Go/Python
• Hands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming solutions on cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Proficient in SQL and experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Pub/Sub, Kafka, etc.)
• Knowledge of data governance, schema management, and versioning best practices
• Understanding of observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing, incident response)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments, preferably GCP, AWS

Benefits

• Not located in Berlin?
• Extensive relocation support (allowances, flights, accommodation)
• Gym membership
• Photography course
• Book discount
• Free German courses
• Employer equity plan
• Professional development allowance
• Flexible vacation and public holiday
• PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion benefit