Software Engineer - Data Platform

Warner Music Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group is seeking a Backend Developer/Data Engineer in Bengaluru, India. You will reimagine the data platform to enhance business processes and music discovery, collaborate with a strong team, and innovate new tech solutions for the music industry. The role requires a degree in Computer Science and 4+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on data processing and high-availability systems. A passion for music is essential, along with strong coding and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in backend development or data engineering.
• Experience building large-scale data processing pipelines.
• Passion for music and delivering impactful data.

Responsibilities

• Reimagine and implement a new codebase for the music industry.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative products.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Skills

Backend development

Data engineering

Large-scale data processing

Dimensional data stores

Communication skills

Software development

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Your Role

We are building the next‑generation Data Platform that sets the standard for freshness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and ease of use to power Warner Music Group’s business. We are reimagining this platform from the ground up, including:

• How we store, represent, ingest and serve factual data about artists, songwriters, and their works
• How we ingest, process, ETL, and serve data about music consumption across all digital platforms we partner with
• How we represent the relationships between artists, songwriters, and their works to power next‑generation search and discovery for our analysts and business partners

Our Data Platform is the foundation of all we do at Warner Music Group, feeding core business processes such as marketing optimization, performance tracking, and rights acquisition and distribution; next‑generation capabilities like artist‑fan connection, trend analysis and other machine‑learning powered applications; and even advanced capabilities like generative AI applications in music.

Here You’ll Get To

• Reimagine and implement the future of tech for the music industry, building a brand‑new codebase
• Work as part of a dynamic and highly effective team
• Own the creation and delivery of highly innovative products
• Learn and grow as a professional through close collaboration with your team members and engineering leaders, and by being part of a culture of continuous improvement and learning

About You

• You have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another related field
• You have 4+ years of experience in backend development or data engineering
• You have built or developed large‑scale data processing pipelines and/or large, high‑availability dimensional data stores
• You are passionate about music and have a deep desire to provide the data that will help bring more great music into the world
• You have a high sense of ownership and a drive to deliver impact in a fast‑paced, evolving, ambiguous environment
• You have a drive to grow, learn, and master the craft of software development, and you are an excellent coder and empathetic communicator with great design skills

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.