Process
The process was an initial HR call and screening, then around two weeks later a LeetCode task, followed by an on-site architectural/design test and the final culture fit check with HR/managers. Overall, the process took 3-4 weeks.
Questions
Work I am proud of
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 92 interview experiences for the Spotify Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Spotify's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral21%
Negative35%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Spotify's Software Engineer interview process.
Spotify Work Experiences
3.0
Love the benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm
April 13, 2026
Pros: People.
Culture.
Benefits: extra wellness week, flexible WFH, etc.
Cons: It is hard to get a promotion. There are management issues, and people are leaving.
5.0
Great company culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
March 19, 2024
Pros: The highlight was my coworkers and their excitement about the work they were doing.
Cons: Layoffs - employees had to pay for the executives' mistakes.
4.0
Solid place to work with great Software Engineering Culture, issues with project management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
November 14, 2021
Pros: Good salary and benefits.
Learned a lot and has a solid software engineering culture.
Good room for growth.
Cons: This is my personal experience, but some of the people they have been bringing into management/project management are pretty political and not very technical, leading to issues. Executives are fine, but mid-level management could use some work.
Work-life balance could be better.
- 3.0Love the benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmApril 13, 2026Pros: People. Culture. Benefits: extra wellness week, flexible WFH, etc.Cons: It is hard to get a promotion. There are management issues, and people are leaving.
- 5.0Great company cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 19, 2024Pros: The highlight was my coworkers and their excitement about the work they were doing.Cons: Layoffs - employees had to pay for the executives' mistakes.
- 4.0Solid place to work with great Software Engineering Culture, issues with project managementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenNovember 14, 2021Pros: Good salary and benefits. Learned a lot and has a solid software engineering culture. Good room for growth.Cons: This is my personal experience, but some of the people they have been bringing into management/project management are pretty political and not very technical, leading to issues. Executives are fine, but mid-level management could use some work. Work-life balance could be better.
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