Engineering Manager - Data Platform
Spotify · London · posted Jul 21, 2026
What this role actually asks for
Extracted by RemoteHuntMust have
- •Managing teams of senior/experienced engineers
- •Investing in engineers' careers
- •Distributed data systems or data infrastructure at scale
- •Accountability for outcomes
- •Clear communication and building trust
- •Working with distributed teams
Nice to have
- •Experience with AI and LLMs
The full posting
About the Role
Within the Data Platform studio, we own two critical pillars: our event delivery platform that collects trillions of events per day from producers to consumers, and another, which handles the pseudonymisation of data so Spotify can use data responsibly and in compliance with privacy regulations. These systems sit at the heart of Spotify's data collection and are used by hundreds of teams across the company. We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of six experienced engineers distributed across Europe. You'll set the technical direction, ensure the team delivers high-impact work, and - just as importantly - invest deeply in the growth and careers of your engineers. If you're energised by both the technical challenges of large-scale data systems and the human side of building a high-performing team,
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