Backend Software Engineer

Job description

iHeartRadio

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, **the number one audio company in America** , reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s **twice the size of any other audio company** – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.

In fact, we have:

+ **More #1 rated markets** than the next two largest radio companies combined;
+ **We’re the largest podcast publisher** , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined.

Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
+ iHeart is **the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers** , who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
+ We create and produce some of **the most popular and well-known branded live music events** in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
+ iHeartRadio is the **#1 streaming radio digital service** in America;
+ Our **social media footprint** is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
+ We have **the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio** , from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.

As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.

Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

**What We Need:**

We’re looking for an Intermediate Backend Software Engineer to join our team and help build scalable, reliable backend systems.

You’ll primarily work with Scala and Java, with opportunities to explore Kotlin as we expand our stack.

Our data layer runs on Postgres and MongoDB, giving you a chance to work with both relational and document-oriented databases.

If you’re passionate about building APIs, improving performance, and solving complex engineering challenges, this role is for you.

**What You'll Do:**

+ Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs.
+ Work with **Postgres** and **MongoDB** for data storage and access.
+ Collaborate with teammates across engineering, product, and QA.
+ Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning.
+ Contribute to best practices as we introduce **Kotlin** into the stack.
+ Optimize performance and reliability across distributed systems.

**What You'll Need:**

+ 3–5 years of backend software engineering experience.
+ Proficiency in **Scala** or **Java** (experience with both is a plus).
+ Interest in or exposure to **Kotlin** .
+ Experience with relational and non-relational databases (Postgres, MongoDB, or similar).
+ Solid understanding of API design, distributed systems, and data modeling.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

**What You'll Bring:**

+ Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
+ Experience with various technical disciplines and applications
+ Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
+ Ability to multitask on a variety of critical projects
+ Ability to work independently, while also collaborating with others
+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate moderately complex technical information within the team
+ Skills to recognize and solve frequently occurring problems
+ Analytical thinking
+ Resourcefulness and independent judgement

**Compensation:**

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$116,000 - $145,000

**Location:**

New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019

**Position Type:**

Regular

**Time Type:**

Full time

**Pay Type:**

Salaried

**Benefits:**

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

+ Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
+ Company provided and supplemental life insurance
+ Paid vacation and sick time
+ Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
+ A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
+ A 401K plan
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
+ ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

Click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) to learn about E-Verify.

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – we specialize in radio, digital, social, podcasts, influencers, data, and events across the nation and provide premier opportunities for advertisers.

Visit iHeartMedia.com to learn more about us.

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