Join our global force of 500+ innovators, blending the latest in tech with the greatest in soundtracking, from our Stockholm HQ to offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, Oslo, and Seoul. We’re an industry leader with a startup mentality. We take what we do seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Creating and collaborating to transform the sound of streaming, content, and culture. Come join us— and let the world feel your work.

We are looking for Senior Backend Engineers! The position is full-time and based in Stockholm.

How you will make an impact

As a Senior Backend Engineer you will be instrumental in driving the development and implementation of our account management platform, shaping the way we deliver enterprise-quality features to our users. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative that directly supports the company’s commercial and operational objectives.

As a team, we value open collaboration, tackling complex technical challenges together, and sharing knowledge through pair and mob programming as well as regular hack weeks. Your insights will shape and influence the team’s roadmap, so we're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces uncertainty.

Your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Design and implement scalable backend systems using Kotlin + Ktor and GCP/Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to deliver seamless React/Next.js-based interfaces for managing accounts.
• Partner with enterprise and commercial teams to define and prioritize requirements.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, system reliability, and security.
• Present plans and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical requirements:

• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java and backend frameworks like Ktor.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes for cloud and containerized applications.
• Familiarity with Go for specific customer platform needs.

Soft Skills

• Adaptability: Quickly adjust to changing priorities and evolving technologies in a fast-paced scaleup environment.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork abilities for effective cross-functional engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactively identify challenges and devise innovative solutions to drive progress and improve processes.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe that bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives makes for a healthy workplace, a more successful business and a better world. We value diversity and encourage everyone to come and soundtrack the world with us.

Application

Ready to make the world feel your work? Please apply, in English, by clicking the link “interested” below.

About Epidemic Sound:

Epidemic Sound has transformed the soundtracking experience for global brands and professional creators, with an expansive catalog of world-class music and sound effects that's seen and heard over 2.5 billion times a day around the globe. Providing a direct license model that comes with all rights included and next-generation soundtracking tools, Epidemic Sound empowers creators to unlock more feeling in everything they create and share their stories with the world. Epidemic Sound continuously enriches its world-class catalog of music by teaming up with artists, composers, and producers to create tracks spanning all genres, while supporting them financially and creatively.