Engineering Manager - Subscriptions

The Subscriptions team is part of Spotify’s broader mission to build seamless, scalable experiences that support how users access and pay for Spotify. This includes enabling sustainable growth through reliable, flexible, and innovative subscription and commerce systems.

Spotify's Subscriptions Lifecycle Engine (SLE) powers the commerce systems behind every subscription product we offer. From Premium plans to add-ons and new tiers, over 90% of Spotify's revenue flows through this area. You’ll lead teams working at the heart of Spotify’s business, shaping systems that directly impact millions of users and our global revenue engine.

What You'll Do

• 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
  
  

Who You Are

• 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

Where You'll Be

• 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
  
  

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.