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SoundCloud is a next-generation music entertainment company powered by an ecosystem of artists, fans, and thriving communities. As one of the world’s most influential cultural platforms, SoundCloud holds a singular market position as both a music-streaming service with the largest catalog of music, and an artist services and distribution business to help artists grow long-term, successful careers.

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You need 3-5 years in visual design, strong layout and typography skills, proficiency in Figma and Adobe Suite, knowledge of motion design, project management abilities, teamwork skills, a detailed portfolio, and a passion for music.

You will design visuals for digital platforms, enhance brand identity, create motion graphics, collaborate with teams, and utilize Figma and Adobe Suite while staying current with design trends.

Design

Creative Arts & Fashion

Berlin

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud. We’re looking for a talented Visual Designer to join our team and help thrive and evolve our brand’s visual presence. You’ll work closely with other visual and product designers, marketers, stakeholders and other team members to craft engaging visuals that enhance and elevate our brand. If you have a strong eye for design, motion and storytelling through visuals, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities * Design compelling visuals for digital platforms, ensuring strong composition, layout, and typography * Contribute to and help grow the brand’s visual identity, maintaining consistency across all touchpoints * Create motion design elements and animations * Collaborate cross-functionally with different teams to align on successful visuals * Utilize Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) to develop and refine designs * Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve and innovate Experience And Background * 3-5 years of experience in visual design * Strong understanding of layout, composition, and typography in digital design * Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) * Knowledge of motion design and animation principles * Ability to own a task and manage multiple projects * Ability to work collaboratively with other teams * A portfolio showcasing digital design work and demonstrating a keen eye for detail * Passionate about music and the industry Nice to Have * Illustration skills * Familiarity with UI/UX principles About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Equity Plan * Generous professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status. At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.We’re looking for a talented Visual Designer to join our team and help thrive and evolve our brand’s visual presence. You’ll work closely with other visual and product designers, marketers, stakeholders and other team members to craft engaging visuals that enhance and elevate our brand. If you have a strong eye for design, motion and storytelling through visuals, we’d love to hear from you!Key Responsibilities * Design compelling visuals for digital platforms, ensuring strong composition, layout, and typography * Contribute to and help grow the brand’s visual identity, maintaining consistency across all touchpoints * Create motion design elements and animations * Collaborate cross-functionally with different teams to align on successful visuals * Utilize Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) to develop and refine designs * Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve and innovate      Experience And Background * 3-5 years of experience in visual design * Strong understanding of layout, composition, and typography in digital design * Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) * Knowledge of motion design and animation principles * Ability to own a task and manage multiple projects * Ability to work collaboratively with other teams * A portfolio showcasing digital design work and demonstrating a keen eye for detail * Passionate about music and the industry      Nice to Have * Illustration skills * Familiarity with UI/UX principles      About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities      Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Equity Plan * Generous professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloudSoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

Visual Designer - SoundCloud

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We’re looking for a talented Visual Designer to join our team and help thrive and evolve our brand’s visual presence. You’ll work closely with other visual and product designers, marketers, stakeholders and other team members to craft engaging visuals that enhance and elevate our brand. If you have a strong eye for design, motion and storytelling through visuals, we’d love to hear from you!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Design compelling visuals for digital platforms, ensuring strong composition, layout, and typography&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contribute to and help grow the brand’s visual identity, maintaining consistency across all touchpoints&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Create motion design elements and animations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate cross-functionally with different teams to align on successful visuals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Utilize Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) to develop and refine designs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve and innovate&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experience And Background&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;3-5 years of experience in visual design&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong understanding of layout, composition, and typography in digital design&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of motion design and animation principles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to own a task and manage multiple projects&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to work collaboratively with other teams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A portfolio showcasing digital design work and demonstrating a keen eye for detail&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passionate about music and the industry&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nice to Have&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Illustration skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with UI/UX principles&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Employee Equity Plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generous professional development allowance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.&lt;/em&gt;

Visual Designer

You need 2-3 years in UX research, strong communication skills, SQL knowledge, experience in usability testing and data analysis, plus a relevant degree or equivalent experience.

You will conduct user research, analyze data using SQL, collaborate with teams to improve products, advocate for user needs, and present findings to stakeholders while staying current with industry practices.

Research & Development

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud. As a UX Researcher, you will be responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative research to uncover user needs, behaviors, and motivations. You will work closely with product designers, engineers & product managers to provide actionable insights that influence the design and development of our product. Key Responsibilities * Plan and execute user research: including interviews, surveys, usability tests and contextual inquiries to gain insights into user needs & behaviors * Analyze and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data, utilizing tools like SQL to query and extract relevant data for research purposes * Work closely with designers, developers, marketing & product managers to translate research insights into actionable design and product improvements * Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that user-centered principles are integrated into the design process * Synthesize research findings into compelling presentations, journeys, and user profiles that communicate insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels * Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, new research methodologies, and tools, etc Experience And Background * 2-3 years of experience in UX research with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both qualitative & quantitative research methods * Very strong understanding of design & UX principles * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings clearly and persuasively * Basic knowledge of SQL and experience querying databases to extract relevant data for research purposes (experience with tools like SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is a plus) * Strong experience with various research techniques, including usability testing, surveys, interviews, and ethnographic studies * Ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions that inform design and product decisions. Experience with segmentation is a big plus * Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, and product managers * A degree in a relevant field (e.g., HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, Design, or similar) or equivalent work experience Nice To Have * Experience with advanced data analysis or statistical methods * Knowledge of UX design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Equity Plan * Generous professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status. At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.As a UX Researcher, you will be responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative research to uncover user needs, behaviors, and motivations. You will work closely with product designers, engineers & product managers to provide actionable insights that influence the design and development of our product.Key Responsibilities * Plan and execute user research: including interviews, surveys, usability tests and contextual inquiries to gain insights into user needs & behaviors * Analyze and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data, utilizing tools like SQL to query and extract relevant data for research purposes * Work closely with designers, developers, marketing & product managers to translate research insights into actionable design and product improvements * Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that user-centered principles are integrated into the design process * Synthesize research findings into compelling presentations, journeys, and user profiles that communicate insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels * Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, new research methodologies, and tools, etc      Experience And Background * 2-3 years of experience in UX research with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both qualitative & quantitative research methods * Very strong understanding of design & UX principles * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings clearly and persuasively * Basic knowledge of SQL and experience querying databases to extract relevant data for research purposes (experience with tools like SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is a plus) * Strong experience with various research techniques, including usability testing, surveys, interviews, and ethnographic studies * Ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions that inform design and product decisions. Experience with segmentation is a big plus * Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, and product managers * A degree in a relevant field (e.g., HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, Design, or similar) or equivalent work experience      Nice To Have * Experience with advanced data analysis or statistical methods * Knowledge of UX design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD      About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities      Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Equity Plan * Generous professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloudSoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

UX Researcher - SoundCloud

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a UX Researcher, you will be responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative research to uncover user needs, behaviors, and motivations. You will work closely with product designers, engineers &amp;amp; product managers to provide actionable insights that influence the design and development of our product.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Plan and execute user research: including interviews, surveys, usability tests and contextual inquiries to gain insights into user needs &amp;amp; behaviors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Analyze and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data, utilizing tools like SQL to query and extract relevant data for research purposes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Work closely with designers, developers, marketing &amp;amp; product managers to translate research insights into actionable design and product improvements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring that user-centered principles are integrated into the design process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Synthesize research findings into compelling presentations, journeys, and user profiles that communicate insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, new research methodologies, and tools, etc&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experience And Background&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;2-3 years of experience in UX research with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both qualitative &amp;amp; quantitative research methods&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Very strong understanding of design &amp;amp; UX principles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research findings clearly and persuasively&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Basic knowledge of SQL and experience querying databases to extract relevant data for research purposes (experience with tools like SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is a plus)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong experience with various research techniques, including usability testing, surveys, interviews, and ethnographic studies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions that inform design and product decisions. Experience with segmentation is a big plus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, and product managers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A degree in a relevant field (e.g., HCI, Psychology, Anthropology, Design, or similar) or equivalent work experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nice To Have&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience with advanced data analysis or statistical methods&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of UX design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Employee Equity Plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generous professional development allowance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.&lt;/em&gt;

UX Researcher

You need a strong portfolio, user experience design background, analytical skills, and excellent communication. Familiarity with Ads solutions and a holistic design approach is preferred.

You will define user experiences to enhance conversions, collaborate across teams, draft and iterate on design solutions, and own projects from concept to implementation while aligning expectations.

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud. Our Product team creates and shapes those experiences that serve hundreds of millions of users. We’re now on the lookout for a Product Designer to join our Product Design team. You will work in close collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, UX Researchers, Data Scientists, and other Product Designers in the Revenue team to meet the needs of SoundCloud listeners and creators on the web, mobile, and beyond. We expect you to take ownership of your experiences from the early strategy and concept phases to the implementation and following iterations. You speak the language of users and will define their journey through a system from start to finish. You will participate in discussions to challenge assumptions, give critical feedback, and create consensus. Key Responsibilities * Define user experiences that drive performance with a key focus on conversion to paying customers, retention, and ads strategy * Partner with peers in your team to set clear objectives and an execution strategy * Draft and iterate on multiple solution proposals for a problem through storyboards, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes * Collaborate with UX research, Product Management, Data Science, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to ensure a smooth product development process * Ownership of experiences from the early concept phase to the final implementation * Communicate and align expectations within your team and stakeholders Experience And Background * A strong online portfolio that demonstrates your process and ability to turn ideas into a convincing and unique creative vision * A background in designing user experiences and interaction design for digital consumer products and working with cross-functional teams * Strong analytical, data-driven decision making and problem-solving skills and the competence to balance business growth and customer problems * Communication is a big part of your daily work. You’re not only interested in input from users, developers and everybody else, but you’re able to ask questions, give feedback and critique your peers’ design solutions * A holistic understanding of design. You are eager to understand the underlying problem and able to work out concepts and ideas that are addressing the real issues * You enjoy working on a product from start to end and you won’t rest until a solid experience is shipped. At the same time, you are able to align this expectation with an iterative product development process and respective trade-offs * You are a passionate product designer and a great storyteller and you are comfortable leading design sprints and/or creative workshops * You have excellent presentation skills and communication abilities * Experience with developing Ads and/or Marketing solutions is a plus About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Equity Plan * Generous professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status. At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.Our Product team creates and shapes those experiences that serve hundreds of millions of users. We’re now on the lookout for a Product Designer to join our Product Design team. You will work in close collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, UX Researchers, Data Scientists, and other Product Designers in the Revenue team to meet the needs of SoundCloud listeners and creators on the web, mobile, and beyond. We expect you to take ownership of your experiences from the early strategy and concept phases to the implementation and following iterations. You speak the language of users and will define their journey through a system from start to finish. You will participate in discussions to challenge assumptions, give critical feedback, and create consensus.Key Responsibilities * Define user experiences that drive performance with a key focus on conversion to paying customers, retention, and ads strategy * Partner with peers in your team to set clear objectives and an execution strategy * Draft and iterate on multiple solution proposals for a problem through storyboards, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes * Collaborate with UX research, Product Management, Data Science, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to ensure a smooth product development process * Ownership of experiences from the early concept phase to the final implementation * Communicate and align expectations within your team and stakeholders      Experience And Background * A strong online portfolio that demonstrates your process and ability to turn ideas into a convincing and unique creative vision * A background in designing user experiences and interaction design for digital consumer products and working with cross-functional teams * Strong analytical, data-driven decision making and problem-solving skills and the competence to balance business growth and customer problems * Communication is a big part of your daily work. You’re not only interested in input from users, developers and everybody else, but you’re able to ask questions, give feedback and critique your peers’ design solutions * A holistic understanding of design. You are eager to understand the underlying problem and able to work out concepts and ideas that are addressing the real issues * You enjoy working on a product from start to end and you won’t rest until a solid experience is shipped. At the same time, you are able to align this expectation with an iterative product development process and respective trade-offs * You are a passionate product designer and a great storyteller and you are comfortable leading design sprints and/or creative workshops * You have excellent presentation skills and communication abilities * Experience with developing Ads and/or Marketing solutions is a plus      About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities      Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Equity Plan * Generous professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloudSoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

Product Designer, Ads - SoundCloud

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our Product team creates and shapes those experiences that serve hundreds of millions of users. We’re now on the lookout for a Product Designer to join our Product Design team. You will work in close collaboration with Product Managers, Engineers, UX Researchers, Data Scientists, and other Product Designers in the Revenue team to meet the needs of SoundCloud listeners and creators on the web, mobile, and beyond. We expect you to take ownership of your experiences from the early strategy and concept phases to the implementation and following iterations. You speak the language of users and will define their journey through a system from start to finish. You will participate in discussions to challenge assumptions, give critical feedback, and create consensus.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Define user experiences that drive performance with a key focus on conversion to paying customers, retention, and ads strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Partner with peers in your team to set clear objectives and an execution strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Draft and iterate on multiple solution proposals for a problem through storyboards, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with UX research, Product Management, Data Science, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to ensure a smooth product development process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ownership of experiences from the early concept phase to the final implementation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Communicate and align expectations within your team and stakeholders&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experience And Background&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A strong online portfolio that demonstrates your process and ability to turn ideas into a convincing and unique creative vision&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A background in designing user experiences and interaction design for digital consumer products and working with cross-functional teams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong analytical, data-driven decision making and problem-solving skills and the competence to balance business growth and customer problems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Communication is a big part of your daily work. You’re not only interested in input from users, developers and everybody else, but you’re able to ask questions, give feedback and critique your peers’ design solutions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A holistic understanding of design. You are eager to understand the underlying problem and able to work out concepts and ideas that are addressing the real issues&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You enjoy working on a product from start to end and you won’t rest until a solid experience is shipped. At the same time, you are able to align this expectation with an iterative product development process and respective trade-offs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You are a passionate product designer and a great storyteller and you are comfortable leading design sprints and/or creative workshops&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You have excellent presentation skills and communication abilities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience with developing Ads and/or Marketing solutions is a plus&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one way flights, temporary accommodation and, by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Employee Equity Plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generous professional development allowance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.&lt;/em&gt;

Product Designer, Ads

You should have backend development experience in Go or Ruby, API integration skills, MySQL knowledge, cloud experience (GCP/AWS/K8s), and strong problem-solving abilities.

You will design and maintain backend systems for subscriptions, collaborate on checkout experiences, integrate APIs, enhance platform scalability, ensure reliability, and improve development practices.

Software Engineering

IT & Cybersecurity

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud. We are seeking backend engineers to join our Payments & Entitlements team! Our team is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that power subscriptions and purchases across iOS, Android, and web platforms. From integrating with external vendors to building a seamless and secure checkout experience, we enable millions of users to access and enjoy premium features on SoundCloud. In addition to this, our team contributes to experimentation and development of new payment-related initiatives aimed at enhancing the way users interact with and access SoundCloud’s offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to shape future payment experiences through innovative projects. What You'll Do * Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for subscription-related purchases and transactions. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a seamless checkout experience. * Build integrations with third-party vendors using APIs and webhooks. * Experiment with and implement new payment-related ideas and projects. * Enhance platform capabilities by designing scalable, maintainable, and performant systems. * Ensure platform reliability through modern monitoring, alerting, and on-call rotation practices. * Continuously improve infrastructure and tools to support better development and deployment practices. * Keep our tech stack up to date by leveraging modern technologies and best practices. * Continuously learn and share knowledge of industry best practices on our tech stack. What We're Looking For * This is a mid-level role, ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in backend development and a proven ability to work independently on complex projects while collaborating with a team. * Experience developing robust backend systems using one or more of the languages: Go, Ruby. * Proficiency in building and integrating Rest APIs, and webhooks. * Strong knowledge of databases, particularly MySQL, and experience designing efficient schemas. * Experience with cloud infrastructure using GCP, AWS, K8s * A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality products. * Prior experience with monitoring and alerting systems, and a willingness to participate in on-call rotations. * Effective at collaborating with technical and non-technical team members. Bonus Points * Familiarity with subscription systems or e-commerce platforms. * Experience working with GraphQL APIs. * An understanding of modern checkout and payment experiences. * Keen interest in a wide variety of engineering topics like infrastructure and cloud management, analytics (we use BigQuery) If you’re excited about building scalable systems that empower millions of users and passionate about what’s next in music, we’d love to hear from you! About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops, and enrichment opportunities * You can contribute to our Engineering Blog Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Stock Ownership Plan * Professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies and 2 free lunches weekly at the office! Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status. At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.We are seeking backend engineers to join our Payments & Entitlements team! Our team is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that power subscriptions and purchases across iOS, Android, and web platforms. From integrating with external vendors to building a seamless and secure checkout experience, we enable millions of users to access and enjoy premium features on SoundCloud.In addition to this, our team contributes to experimentation and development of new payment-related initiatives aimed at enhancing the way users interact with and access SoundCloud’s offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to shape future payment experiences through innovative projects.What You'll Do * Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for subscription-related purchases and transactions. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a seamless checkout experience. * Build integrations with third-party vendors using APIs and webhooks. * Experiment with and implement new payment-related ideas and projects. * Enhance platform capabilities by designing scalable, maintainable, and performant systems. * Ensure platform reliability through modern monitoring, alerting, and on-call rotation practices. * Continuously improve infrastructure and tools to support better development and deployment practices. * Keep our tech stack up to date by leveraging modern technologies and best practices. * Continuously learn and share knowledge of industry best practices on our tech stack.      What We're Looking For * This is a mid-level role, ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in backend development and a proven ability to work independently on complex projects while collaborating with a team. * Experience developing robust backend systems using one or more of the languages: Go, Ruby. * Proficiency in building and integrating Rest APIs, and webhooks. * Strong knowledge of databases, particularly MySQL, and experience designing efficient schemas. * Experience with cloud infrastructure using GCP, AWS, K8s * A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality products. * Prior experience with monitoring and alerting systems, and a willingness to participate in on-call rotations. * Effective at collaborating with technical and non-technical team members.      Bonus Points * Familiarity with subscription systems or e-commerce platforms. * Experience working with GraphQL APIs. * An understanding of modern checkout and payment experiences. * Keen interest in a wide variety of engineering topics like infrastructure and cloud management, analytics (we use BigQuery)      If you’re excited about building scalable systems that empower millions of users and passionate about what’s next in music, we’d love to hear from you!About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops, and enrichment opportunities * You can contribute to our Engineering Blog      Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Stock Ownership Plan * Professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies and 2 free lunches weekly at the office!      Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloudSoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

Backend Engineer - Payments & Entitlements - SoundCloud

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are seeking &lt;strong&gt;backend engineers&lt;/strong&gt; to join our &lt;strong&gt;Payments &amp;amp; Entitlements team&lt;/strong&gt;! Our team is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that power subscriptions and purchases across iOS, Android, and web platforms. From integrating with external vendors to building a seamless and secure checkout experience, we enable millions of users to access and enjoy premium features on SoundCloud.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In addition to this, our team contributes to &lt;strong&gt;experimentation and development of new payment-related initiatives&lt;/strong&gt; aimed at enhancing the way users interact with and access SoundCloud’s offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to shape future payment experiences through innovative projects.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You'll Do&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for subscription-related purchases and transactions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a seamless checkout experience.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build integrations with third-party vendors using APIs and webhooks.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experiment with and implement new payment-related ideas and projects.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enhance platform capabilities by designing scalable, maintainable, and performant systems.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure platform reliability through modern monitoring, alerting, and on-call rotation practices.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Continuously improve infrastructure and tools to support better development and deployment practices.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keep our tech stack up to date by leveraging modern technologies and best practices.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Continuously learn and share knowledge of industry best practices on our tech stack.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What We're Looking For&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;This is a mid-level role, ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in backend development and a proven ability to work independently on complex projects while collaborating with a team.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience developing robust backend systems using one or more of the languages: Go, Ruby.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in building and integrating Rest APIs, and webhooks.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong knowledge of databases, particularly MySQL, and experience designing efficient schemas.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience with cloud infrastructure using GCP, AWS, K8s&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prior experience with monitoring and alerting systems, and a willingness to participate in on-call rotations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective at collaborating with technical and non-technical team members.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bonus Points&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with subscription systems or e-commerce platforms.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience working with GraphQL APIs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An understanding of modern checkout and payment experiences.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keen interest in a wide variety of engineering topics like infrastructure and cloud management, analytics (we use BigQuery)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;If you’re excited about building scalable systems that empower millions of users and passionate about what’s next in music, we’d love to hear from you!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops, and enrichment opportunities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You can contribute to our Engineering Blog &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Employee Stock Ownership Plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Professional development allowance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Various snacks, goodies and 2 free lunches weekly at the office!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

Backend Engineer - Payments &amp; Entitlements

Backend Engineer - Payments & Entitlements

You must have a law degree or equivalent, paralegal experience, contract reading skills, legal research proficiency, strong communication, and time management abilities, plus digital music rights understanding.

You will manage schedules, support legal documentation, conduct research, draft contracts, coordinate cross-functional teams, and assist with various legal tasks, staying updated on industry trends.

Customer Relations

Legal

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud. SoundCloud is looking for a proactive, collaborative and highly organised paralegal with a keen interest in music law and technology. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside industry-leading lawyers at the cutting edge of digital media. You will embrace challenges, work with amazing people, and take on a role that will ultimately shape how music and audio are created and consumed worldwide. The Role Based in Berlin or London, the role will take primary responsibility for operational and administrative work within the Business and Legal Affairs team and will provide operational, legal support to the team across a wide range of global projects, including negotiations with record labels, music publishers and collecting societies, as well as legal research on product compliance or regulatory requirements of the SoundCloud group companies. You will be a key member of the team reporting to the Director of BALA Music based in London and supporting the broader BALA team. You will work cross-functionally with various internal teams including Finance, Business Development, Royalties and Reporting, and Engineering, Product and Design (EPD), and will proactively identify solutions that help us reach our business objectives. You will work alongside the broader BALA team, which consists of lawyers with different areas of focus, operational teams such as copyright and trust & safety specialists, and the content licensing team. Primary Responsibilities * Primary responsibility for administrative and operational support within the BALA team, including scheduling meetings, managing legal documentation, preparing presentations, attending meetings to take minutes/notes to share with the team and being the point of contact for the team * Support the development and refinement of forms and processes for the team * Carry out legal research and assist with drafting legal documents, including the execution and filing of contracts * Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams to meet our business needs and goals * Report to London-based Director * Support global BALA team to coordinate SoundCloud’s business affairs on a global basis * Assist with other SoundCloud business and legal tasks as required * Stay informed of industry trends About You * A law degree or GDL/LPC graduate or equivalent * Legal, contract administration or paralegal experience * Ability to read contracts and provide concise summaries * Experienced in legal research using professional online search services (e.g. Practical Law) * Outstanding organisational, administrative and document management skills * Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to collaborate * Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably on multiple projects * Ability to be resourceful, think practically and be solution-oriented * Effective time management skills, the ability to work under tight timelines and pivot between tasks * An understanding of the digital music rights landscape in the US & Europe * Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment * Strategic thinker and creative problem solver * Comfortable dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity * Resilient, self-aware and values-driven * Fluent in English (German a plus, but by no means essential) * Excellent command of Google Suite (including Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Docs & Google Slides) for required preparation of presentations, drafting and filing of various documents About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organisation and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Stock Ownership Plan * Professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies and two free lunches weekly at the office! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SoundCloud SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status. At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.SoundCloud is looking for a proactive, collaborative and highly organised paralegal with a keen interest in music law and technology. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside industry-leading lawyers at the cutting edge of digital media. You will embrace challenges, work with amazing people, and take on a role that will ultimately shape how music and audio are created and consumed worldwide.The RoleBased in Berlin or London, the role will take primary responsibility for operational and administrative work within the Business and Legal Affairs team and will provide operational, legal support to the team across a wide range of global projects, including negotiations with record labels, music publishers and collecting societies, as well as legal research on product compliance or regulatory requirements of the SoundCloud group companies. You will be a key member of the team reporting to the Director of BALA Music based in London and supporting the broader BALA team.You will work cross-functionally with various internal teams including Finance, Business Development, Royalties and Reporting, and Engineering, Product and Design (EPD), and will proactively identify solutions that help us reach our business objectives. You will work alongside the broader BALA team, which consists of lawyers with different areas of focus, operational teams such as copyright and trust & safety specialists, and the content licensing team.Primary Responsibilities * Primary responsibility for administrative and operational support within the BALA team, including scheduling meetings, managing legal documentation, preparing presentations, attending meetings to take minutes/notes to share with the team and being the point of contact for the team * Support the development and refinement of forms and processes for the team * Carry out legal research and assist with drafting legal documents, including the execution and filing of contracts * Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams to meet our business needs and goals * Report to London-based Director * Support global BALA team to coordinate SoundCloud’s business affairs on a global basis * Assist with other SoundCloud business and legal tasks as required * Stay informed of industry trends      About You * A law degree or GDL/LPC graduate or equivalent * Legal, contract administration or paralegal experience * Ability to read contracts and provide concise summaries * Experienced in legal research using professional online search services (e.g. Practical Law) * Outstanding organisational, administrative and document management skills * Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to collaborate * Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably on multiple projects * Ability to be resourceful, think practically and be solution-oriented * Effective time management skills, the ability to work under tight timelines and pivot between tasks * An understanding of the digital music rights landscape in the US & Europe * Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment * Strategic thinker and creative problem solver * Comfortable dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity * Resilient, self-aware and values-driven * Fluent in English (German a plus, but by no means essential) * Excellent command of Google Suite (including Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Docs & Google Slides) for required preparation of presentations, drafting and filing of various documents      About Us * We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) * We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home * We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organisation and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. * We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities      Benefits * Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival * Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! * Employee Stock Ownership Plan * Professional development allowance * Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually * We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced * Various snacks, goodies and two free lunches weekly at the office!      Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SoundCloudSoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

Paralegal - SoundCloud

SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;SoundCloud is looking for a proactive, collaborative and highly organised paralegal with a keen interest in music law and technology. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside industry-leading lawyers at the cutting edge of digital media. You will embrace challenges, work with amazing people, and take on a role that will ultimately shape how music and audio are created and consumed worldwide.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Based in Berlin or London, the role will take primary responsibility for operational and administrative work within the Business and Legal Affairs team and will provide operational, legal support to the team across a wide range of global projects, including negotiations with record labels, music publishers and collecting societies, as well as legal research on product compliance or regulatory requirements of the SoundCloud group companies. You will be a key member of the team reporting to the Director of BALA Music based in London and supporting the broader BALA team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will work cross-functionally with various internal teams including Finance, Business Development, Royalties and Reporting, and Engineering, Product and Design (EPD), and will proactively identify solutions that help us reach our business objectives. You will work alongside the broader BALA team, which consists of lawyers with different areas of focus, operational teams such as copyright and trust &amp;amp; safety specialists, and the content licensing team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Primary Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Primary responsibility for administrative and operational support within the BALA team, including scheduling meetings, managing legal documentation, preparing presentations, attending meetings to take minutes/notes to share with the team and being the point of contact for the team &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Support the development and refinement of forms and processes for the team &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Carry out legal research and assist with drafting legal documents, including the execution and filing of contracts &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams to meet our business needs and goals &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Report to London-based Director &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Support global BALA team to coordinate SoundCloud’s business affairs on a global basis &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Assist with other SoundCloud business and legal tasks as required &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Stay informed of industry trends &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About You&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; A law degree or GDL/LPC graduate or equivalent &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Legal, contract administration or paralegal experience &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to read contracts and provide concise summaries &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experienced in legal research using professional online search services (e.g. Practical Law) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Outstanding organisational, administrative and document management skills &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to collaborate &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably on multiple projects &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to be resourceful, think practically and be solution-oriented &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Effective time management skills, the ability to work under tight timelines and pivot between tasks &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; An understanding of the digital music rights landscape in the US &amp;amp; Europe &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strategic thinker and creative problem solver &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Comfortable dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Resilient, self-aware and values-driven &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Fluent in English (German a plus, but by no means essential) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Excellent command of Google Suite (including Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Docs &amp;amp; Google Slides) for required preparation of presentations, drafting and filing of various documents &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organisation and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt; Benefits &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit! &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Employee Stock Ownership Plan &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Professional development allowance &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Various snacks, goodies and two free lunches weekly at the office! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SoundCloud &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

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