Spotify

Engineering Manager – Subscriptions

Spotify

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Distributed Systems

About the role

  • This role is based in London or Stockholm
  • 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

Requirements

  • You have experience leading software engineering teams, including hiring, coaching, and supporting performance and growth
  • You are experienced with backend or distributed systems and can contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions
  • You understand how to operate in complex, high-impact domains where changes can affect revenue and financial reporting
  • You are comfortable balancing multiple priorities and working with a range of stakeholders
  • You collaborate effectively in distributed teams and across time zones
  • You care about building inclusive teams and creating an environment where people feel supported and empowered
  • You have worked on e-commerce, payments, or subscription systems, or are excited to learn in this space
Benefits
  • Lead, support, and grow a team of engineers at different stages of their careers, creating an environment where people can do their best work
  • Own delivery and technical direction for 1–2 squads focused on subscription management, order processing, or third-party integrations
  • Partner closely with Product Managers to shape priorities and translate business goals into clear, actionable engineering plans
  • Ensure reliability and operational excellence for high-scale, revenue-critical systems, including on-call practices and incident response
  • Collaborate with other Engineering Managers across SLE to align on ways of working, technical standards, and team health
  • Navigate compliance requirements such as SOX controls and financial reporting accuracy
  • Contribute to the evolution of Spotify’s commerce platform as we scale our subscriber base and revenue
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
backend systemsdistributed systemstechnical discussionsarchitectural decisions
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingperformance supportcollaborationprioritizationstakeholder managementinclusivityteam building