Senior Software Engineer - Setup and Delivery

• Build and maintain performant backend systems and applications that drive real-world experiences 
• Partner with Product, Design, and QA to bring features to life from ideation through deployment, always iterating with the end-user in mind. 
• Champion engineering best practices—automated testing, peer reviews, observability, and elegant design 
• Lead and influence architecture decisions that prioritize scalability and simplicity 
• Seek feedback, iterate fast, and balance innovation with reliability 
• Approach development with empathy—understanding how your work supports both our partners and their communities 
• Mentor others and help foster a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture 

You care about writing great code and solving the right problems. You’re energized by big-picture thinking and grounded in delivering value with clarity and care. 

• 5+ years Senior-level experience developing large-scale SaaS applications 
• Proficiency with .NET, C#, Python, AWS, Java, Kotlin, Javascript, etc.
• Experience designing APIs and working with microservice architecture 
• Familiarity with observability tools like New Relic or Kibana 
• Deep understanding of SQL and relational databases 
• Agile mindset and strong grasp of software development lifecycle practices 
• Ability to navigate complexity, assess tradeoffs, and execute with confidence 
• Excellent communicator who brings others along and helps ideas stick 

• Languages: .NET, C#, Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, React
• AWS (ECS, SQS, RDS)
• Architecture: Microservices 
• Monitoring: New Relic, Kibana 
• Databases: SQL and relational data modeling 

It is Playlist's intent to pay all Team Members competitive wages and salaries that are motivational, fair, and equitable. The goal of Playlist's compensation program is to be transparent, attract potential employees, meet the needs of all current employees, and encourage Team Members to stay with our organization. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

The base salary range for this position in the United States is $151,000 to $201,000 USD. The total compensation package for this position may also include a performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Sound like the role for you? We’d love to hear from you! Even if you’re not 100% sure about potential fit, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for the right person, not the perfect series of checkboxes.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly value diversity at our company and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics.

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Note: This description outlines key responsibilities but isn’t intended to cover every task or duty. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the team and business goals.