Backend Engineer - Subscriptions
Spotify · London
Posted October 22, 2026
AI Summary
Spotify is hiring a Backend Engineer in London for its Subscriptions team, which works to convert listeners into lifelong subscribers. The role involves designing and building scalable services for Spotify's Commerce Platform, covering merchandising, order management, payment orchestration, and purchase flows. It suits engineers who enjoy complex, high-traffic systems and want to see the direct impact of their work on millions of listeners.
Job Description
Spotify’s Subscriptions Mission focuses on converting listeners into lifelong subscribers by delivering seamless, valuable experiences across pricing, packaging, and customer journeys. We build the systems and tools that power acquisition, retention, and overall subscription growth at scale.
At Spotify, our Commerce Platform powers the technology behind the subscription experience. From merchandising and order management to payment orchestration and purchase flows, our team builds the backend services and data systems that help millions of listeners access the Spotify experiences they love.
We're looking for a Backend Engineer to help us evolve our commerce technology and build reliable, scalable services. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where you'll solve meaningful technical challenges, develop your skills, and contribute to a high-performing platform. If you enjoy working with complex systems and seeing the impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.
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