June 2026 archive · For research and skill exploration. Current job availability is unverified.
Spotify
Android Engineer - Platform Engineering
Build observability and performance tooling for Android developers across Spotify's platform.
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The role
This role sits within Client Platform, an R&D studio supporting hundreds of internal developers working on Spotify apps. You will develop tools and infrastructure to measure, analyze, and improve application performance and stability across the Android ecosystem. The position bridges client-side instrumentation, backend data processing, and developer-facing dashboards.
What you'd do
- Design and build tooling for tracking quality and stability metrics
- Work across full stack from Android client data collection to backend processing to Backstage UI presentation
- Conduct deep-dive performance analysis including system tracing, memory profiling, and startup optimization
- Establish yourself as a performance expert and identify opportunities to enhance issue awareness and resolution
- Serve as technical advocate improving communication between platform and internal developer teams
- Drive rapid innovation to support development at organizational scale
What they're looking for
- Proven expertise in Android software development
- Experience designing and building distributed backend services in Java or Kotlin
- Familiarity with agile methodologies, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines
- Comfort analyzing data using BigQuery and SQL for evidence-based decision making
- Willingness to work across multiple technology platforms
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