Product Manager - Core Infrastructure at Spotify

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong technical background and comfortable engaging in in-depth discussions about complex systems
Experience as a software engineer, especially in the infrastructure or platform space (major plus)
Passionate about building outstanding developer experiences and understanding what a great internal platform looks like
Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, and/or Kubernetes
Excellent communicator who can articulate a compelling vision and bring complex ideas to a wide range of audiences, from engineers to senior leadership
Curious, go-getter who inspires change, adapts quickly, and enjoys a dynamic and constantly evolving technical environment

Responsibilities

Drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Declarative Infrastructure at Spotify, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of engineering teams
Deeply understand the developer experience and challenges engineers face when managing cloud resources, and translate those insights into impactful product improvements
Define and analyze metrics that measure the success and adoption of the platform, using data to inform product decisions and investment priorities
Collaborate closely with the engineering manager and engineers on the squad, as well as with key stakeholders
Serve as a "developer evangelist" for Declarative Infrastructure, championing its benefits and guiding teams on best practices for managing infrastructure as code
Stay current with industry trends and technology developments in the cloud native ecosystem (e.g., Kubernetes, CNCF, Infrastructure as Code) to evolve the platform

Skills

Product Management

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes

CNCF

Cloud Native

Developer Experience

Product Strategy

Metrics Analysis

Software 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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