Spotify
Senior Software Engineer, TV Playback (C++)
Found: February 28, 2026
This role is based in London or Stockholm with flexible work options available.
What you'll do:
- Design, build, and evolve the C++ integration layer for Spotify’s playback on TV devices.
- Integrate with platform-native media frameworks like AVPlayer and ExoPlayer.
- Own playback areas including buffering strategies and A/V synchronization.
- Debug performance issues across multiple layers.
- Collaborate with platform and device teams for real-world implementations.
Who you are:
- Experienced in building low-level systems in C++, preferably in media domains.
- Familiar with integrating native playback frameworks.
- Understanding of video playback fundamentals and performance debugging.
- Effective communicator and collaborator.