Lead and support the Selection engineering team, focusing on growth, performance, and creating an environment where engineers can do their best work
Partner with Product, Data Science, and ML Engineering to define and deliver the technical roadmap for Selection
Guide the evolution of Selection from a rules-based system to a more advanced, signal-driven and ML-informed decision engine
Deliver platform capabilities that directly impact user engagement, retention, and conversion across Spotify
Collaborate across squads and domains to ensure seamless integration and alignment across the Subscriptions mission
Represent Selection in planning, strategy discussions, and initiative scoping tied to high-impact business goals
Balance speed, scalability, and reliability while navigating complex platform trade-offs that affect millions of users
Contribute to the broader engineering culture through hiring, architecture discussions, and cross-team collaboration

3+ years of experience managing software engineers and have supported teams through growth and delivery
You bring a strong sense of ownership and think beyond execution to understand impact, trade-offs, and long-term direction
You have experience working with complex systems such as distributed systems, real-time pipelines, or platform infrastructure
You care deeply about people and create an environment built on trust, clarity, and continuous development
You communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, cross-functional partners, and senior stakeholders
You are comfortable engaging in technical discussions and asking thoughtful, probing questions
You approach ambiguity with curiosity and are energized by building in evolving and high-impact environments
You value collaboration and contribute to an inclusive, supportive team culture

Engineering Manager – Messaging Platform, Tooling

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