Senior Data Engineer, Music Platform

Epidemic Sound

. Own and evolve the full data lifecycle across ingestion, processing, enrichment, and distribution .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeStockholm • SwedenSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in data lifecycle management, including ingestion, processing, and distribution, while ensuring data quality and accessibility. Proficient in building and operating data platforms in cloud environments and mentoring engineering teams through technical leadership.

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Data Lifecycle ManagementCloud Data Platform DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipAPI DesignDbt Model Development

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData EngineeringSystem DesignAPI DevelopmentCI/CDData LineageGoNext.jsAI Agents UtilizationTesting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DbtCloud Platforms

Industry Keywords

Music CatalogueData QualityData AccessibilitySound Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaScriptNext.jsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve the full data lifecycle across ingestion, processing, enrichment, and distribution
Build dbt models to make the music catalogue accessible and usable across internal and external destinations
Own features end-to-end from technical design through deployment and production iteration
Ensure the quality, accessibility, trustworthiness, and documentation of the team's data
Break down complex problems into maintainable components with sound API, event, and database design
Set technical direction and standards for the area
Mentor engineers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with music teams and stakeholders to translate domain needs into platform capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Well-rounded foundation in software engineering and data engineering
Knowledge of system design, APIs, testing, and CI/CD
Extensive experience building and operating data platforms in a cloud environment
Active use of AI agents in professional work, with judgment about their appropriate use
Track record of technical leadership, owning outcomes, and influencing engineering practices
Clear, direct communication across disciplines
Experience building clean, future-proof data lineages using dbt or similar tools
Experience with Go and/or Next.js is advantageous
Background working with music or sound is advantageous
Please apply in English
Ability to work from the Stockholm office at least three days a week
European Union citizenship or a work permit for Sweden

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Equal opportunity workplace
Diversity and inclusion valued
Opportunity to work with a global team
Future-contact consent for job opportunities for up to 2 years (optional)