Engineering Manager - Platform Engineering

Spotify; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio streaming service is seeking an Engineering Manager in London to lead the development of foundational products and technologies. The role focuses on building scalable platforms and integrating AI features for enhanced creative workflows. Candidates should have experience in managing engineering teams and a strong background in modern web technologies. Flexibility in work location is offered alongside in-person meetings.

Benefits

Flexible work location

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experienced engineering leader passionate about design and technology.
• Strong track record of coaching and developing engineering teams.
• Comfortable bridging technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive engineering strategy in Design System space.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team.
• Champion AI and ML adoption in design and editorial tooling.

Skills

Leadership

AI and ML knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Web technologies

Design systems tools

Job description

Overview

The Editorial Design Platform (EDP) builds the infrastructure and tools that power Spotify’s design systems, visual merchandising, editorial experiences, and localization workflows. Through innovative tooling, inspiring design, and authentic localization, EDP empowers teams to tell impactful stories at scale. We connect users to global culture while supporting features that inspire and delight.

As the Engineering Manager, you’ll lead the development of foundational products used across Spotify. Your focus will be on building scalable platform technologies, evolving design systems, and integrating AI-driven features that enhance creative and editorial workflows.

What You’ll Do

• Define and drive engineering strategy in the Design System space, including the Spotify Design System and our teams AI initiatives.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers across Spotify to deliver impactful solutions and increase adoption of the platform.
• Champion the adoption of AI and ML in design and editorial tooling. Enhancing quality, reducing time to market, and improving user experiences.
• Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, fostering strong collaboration with teams across Spotify’s R&D organization.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team, creating a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure engineering best practices and maintain the long-term health, scalability, and reliability of the platform.

Who You Are

• A seasoned engineering leader with a passion for design, technology, and storytelling.
• Experienced in managing diverse, high-impact engineering teams, with a strong track record of coaching and talent development.
• Deeply knowledgeable about modern web technologies and design systems, with hands-on experience leveraging AI/ML in creative or editorial tooling.
• Comfortable balancing short-term product goals with long-term platform strategy and architecture.
• An effective communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical audiences, especially across design, product, and engineering stakeholders.

Where You\'ll Be

• This role is based in London.
• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.

Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.