Backend Software Engineer

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The audio revolution is here – iHeart

Media, the number one audio company in America reaches 90% of Americans every month. We are the largest podcast publisher and the #1 streaming radio digital service in America.

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

Media. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We’re looking for an Intermediate Backend Software Engineer to build scalable, reliable backend systems.

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

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

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Experience with various technical disciplines and applications.
• Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of critical projects.
• Ability to work independently, while also collaborating with others.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate moderately complex technical information within the team.

$116,000 - $145,000, salary determined by experience, skills, and market data.

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

Regular, Full‑time, Salaried.

• Employer‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision.
• Company‑provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays, including floating holiday.
• A Spirit day to encourage volunteer community service.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
• Additional voluntary programs (student loan refinancing, accident insurance, etc.).

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

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

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

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