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

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

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

Engineering Manager – Subscriptions

Key skills