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 audio and video playback on TV devices.
- Integrate with platform-native media frameworks such as 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++, ideally in media domains.
- Familiar with native playback frameworks and video playback fundamentals.
- Skilled in debugging performance issues and collaborating across teams.