# C++ Engineer - Experience

**Company:** [Spotify](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/spotify)
**Location:** Stockholm, Sweden, London, United Kingdom
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Skills:** C++, macOS, Windows, Chromium Embedded Framework, CI/CD, Build Pipelines, Backend Services, Operating System Integration, Packaging, Release Tooling
**Posted:** 2026-09-04

> Develop and maintain Spotify’s native desktop application across macOS and Windows, working on C++, platform integrations, delivery systems, backend services, and release tooling. The role requires strong production C++ experience, systems problem-solving, and collaboration across distributed teams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Contribute to and maintain Spotify’s desktop C++ application across macOS and Windows.
- Develop native container capabilities that enable UI teams to build new experiences and use evolving platform capabilities.
- Improve platform systems, CI configurations, build pipelines, packaging, and application delivery.
- Develop and maintain backend services supporting content delivery, update infrastructure, and release tooling.
- Build and improve operating-system integrations, including features connecting Spotify with partner platforms.
- Collaborate with external partners, including Microsoft, on the latest platform capabilities.
- Explore AI agent integrations within the Spotify Desktop experience.
- Work with distributed engineers and partners to solve complex systems, platform, and technology problems.

## Requirements
- Strong C++ development skills and experience working on production software with a large user base.
- Experience navigating complex codebases spanning multiple programming languages, technologies, and systems.
- Ability to own systems through development, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity.
- Curiosity and motivation to learn new technologies, platforms, and codebases.
- Effective cross-team collaboration and clear communication.
- Comfort working with colleagues across a distributed team.

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