Engineering Manager, Music Publishing at Spotify

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Music, Technology, Music PublishingIndustries

Requirements

Proven leader who has successfully delivered technical solutions, coached peers, and built relationships with leadership for long-term success
Collaborative, thriving in cross-functional teams with product managers, designers, platform teams, and leadership to deliver exceptional experiences
Technical expert with expertise in Java, distributed systems, and data engineering
Hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, event-driven systems, SRE practices)
Ability to balance multiple moving pieces and adapt to changing scope or timelines

Responsibilities

Drive technical strategy for a suite of publishing tools, services, and features
Manage and grow all engineers on the squad
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams of data, backend, and fullstack engineers to deliver robust, production-ready solutions
Cultivate a culture of respect, collaboration, and playfulness within the team, prioritizing excellence in both product and people
Work in an environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership from ideation to production

Skills

Java

Distributed Systems

Data Engineering

Kubernetes

Cloud Infrastructure

Event-Driven Systems

SRE

Backend Engineering

Fullstack Engineering

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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