Senior Backend Engineer - Media Streaming at SoundCloud

SoundCloud is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team in London. This role focuses on leading the development, optimization, and scaling of the media pipeline to ensure an exceptional playback experience for users. The Senior Backend Engineer will design and maintain systems that process petabytes of data and support high-throughput traffic.

The role involves:

• Leading end-to-end development of the media pipeline.
• Designing and maintaining systems for processing large data volumes.
• Building maintainable software with a focus on performance.
• Architecting and developing backend services using Go and cloud-native technologies.
• Contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating within a distributed, hybrid team.

Requirements include:

• Proven experience in building and scaling backend systems using Go.
• Strong knowledge of media streaming technologies and protocols.
• Hands-on experience in designing and maintaining microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Skilled in ensuring high availability and performance of distributed systems.
• Familiarity with content protection and encryption technologies.
• Curiosity and a drive to learn new technologies.

SoundCloud offers:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Generous professional development allowance
• Flexible vacation and public holiday policy
• Paid parental leave
• Creativity and Wellness benefit
• Snacks, goodies, and free lunches when at the office