Spotify
Director of Engineering, Experience
TLDR
Lead engineering teams at Spotify to enhance the global content platform while shaping technical direction and fostering an inclusive engineering culture.
What You’ll Do
Lead and develop multiple engineering teams through engineering managers, supporting their growth and impact
Own and drive the technical strategy for a critical platform domain, aligning with broader company and platform goals
Enable teams across Spotify to build product experiences efficiently by improving the underlying catalog systems
Guide the evolution and modernization of complex, legacy systems into scalable, reliable architecture
Partner closely with product and cross-functional leaders to align priorities and drive execution
Improve system reliability and reduce operational friction in workflows that directly impact content availability
Identify and apply opportunities for automation and AI to improve data quality and engineering productivity
Build a strong, inclusive engineering culture where teams continuously improve how they work and deliver
Develop and execute a long-term roadmap balancing immediate priorities with strategic investments
Who You Are
You have experience leading engineering organizations through other leaders and scaling teams effectively
You have worked on complex, data-intensive systems where accuracy, consistency, and reliability at scale are critical
You are confident in system design and architectural decision-making in distributed systems
You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and making trade-offs in high-pressure, high-impact environments
You have experience evolving legacy systems and guiding long-term platform transformations
You influence effectively across engineering, product, and business stakeholders
You have experience leading distributed teams and creating alignment across locations
You communicate clearly and can explain complex technical topics to a range of audiences
You are curious about how AI and automation can improve systems and workflows, and apply that thinking pragmatically
You care about building inclusive, collaborative environments where teams can grow and do their best work
Where You'll Be
This role is based in Stockholm or London
We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
Spotify is an audio streaming platform that delivers an extensive catalog of music, podcasts, and audiobooks, catering to hundreds of millions of users globally. It empowers artists by providing them with the means to monetize their creativity while offering fans unparalleled access to a diverse array of content, all driven by a passion for sound.
- Founded
- Founded 2006
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Media
- Total raised
- $2.6B raised
Director of Engineering