Process
I had a 30-minute call with a recruiter that felt too much like talking with an automated script.
I thought it went well and my profile and experience were in line with the job, but the next day I received an email saying I was rejected and they would not give me feedback.
Questions
A mix of generic technical questions (scalability, etc.) and the usual HR screening questions (why do you want to work here?, etc.).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Spotify Data Engineer role in Rome, Italy.
Success Rate
Spotify's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in Rome, Italy is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Spotify's Data Engineer interview process in Rome, Italy.
Spotify Work Experiences
- 4.0Nice place to workData Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 9, 2018Pros: Good company culture. Good 401K match (6%). Good PTO (20 days + 3 floating days).Cons: There's work overlap across different teams.
- 4.0Great People, Data Needs WorkData Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 27, 2023Pros: People are amazing. I like the remote environment. I love what our company stands for.Cons: I wish there were more decisions and strategies made from data. I think we are at the stage where moving quickly does not always mean better for the company's current size.
- 4.0Great work-life balance, limited growthData Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 8, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is second to none. Nice and smart colleagues to work with.Cons: The organization is massively bloated, and there's not much to do for individual contributors. It's hard to grow or get noticed.
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