Overview

Have you ever wondered how millions of tracks, podcasts, and audiobooks magically appear and stay organized across every device you own? Behind the scenes, it takes an incredible engine to power Spotify. We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our Content Platform Catalog team. You will own the core systems that serve as the single source of truth for all content on Spotify. This is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide. If you love solving massive data challenges and scaling high throughput systems, you will feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and grow a world class organization of talented engineers and managers focused on content catalog systems.
Drive the technical roadmap for APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and lifecycle orchestration workflows at global scale.
Partner closely with product, design, and data science leaders to shape the future of audio discovery.
Ensure high availability, data integrity, and robust governance across all content touchpoints.
Foster an inclusive, innovative culture where engineers are empowered to do their best work.

Requirements

Extensive background in engineering leadership, managing multiple teams and senior engineering managers.
Deep technical expertise in building distributed systems, large scale data platforms, and high performance APIs.
Proven track record of scaling platforms that handle massive data complexity with high reliability.
Strong strategic vision combined with the ability to dive deep into technical architecture.
Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative approach to cross functional problem solving.

What You'll Gain

The chance to impact how billions of people around the world experience music and spoken word audio.
Complete location flexibility with a truly global remote work culture.
Competitive compensation packages including equity and comprehensive wellness benefits.
Unlimited time off and generous parental leave policies.
Endless opportunities for professional growth within a fast paced, creative environment.