Process
The recruiter was responsive, but interview scheduling took quite long. The whole process took almost two months, and some chats took weeks to schedule. The offer was not competitive at all, which was somewhat expected. One red flag was that the hiring manager didn't seem to care much about the candidate, and you didn't feel they actually wanted you, even after you received the offer. I wouldn't suggest going through their process unless you really, really want to work there.
Questions
Basic behavior questions, including:
- Performance management
- Conflicts
- Collaboration
- Driving execution
One round of architecture interview, discussing one of your past projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Spotify Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
Spotify's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Spotify's Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
Spotify Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Environment, High PressureEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenSeptember 26, 2023Pros: The work environment is good for employees.Cons: Too much pressure sometimes.
- 1.0EM at SpotifyEngineering Manager • Former EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenJune 1, 2023Pros: There is some support available, a big community where you can get support and help.Cons: Horrible and sometimes incompetent managers. Very low on recognition and appreciation, and not-so-great salary adjustments or raises for top performers.
- 2.0The walk doesn’t follow the talkEngineering Manager • Former EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenJune 7, 2019Pros: Looks good on the CV and people get excited when they hear you work there. You'll get to work with some smart people. You'll have the chance to take some internal training offers. You'll have the chance to attend a few internal conferences and one external conference per year. There is free food at the office. There are social events happening from time to time.Cons: A stressful environment with bad work-life balance, despite leaders claiming they value it. Many teams keep running understaffed. Quite hierarchical in practice, despite leaders claiming they value people's opinions. Most feel like a pawn and not a player. Many ambitious people work more for themselves than for the company. There is no real sense of community; teams and departments work in isolation, hiding behind the excuse that they are autonomous. A lot of reinvented wheels, leading to long onboarding times.
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