Group Product Manager - Backend Experience (Core Infrastructure)

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotify's BEAT platform seeks a senior leader to drive product strategy for internal developer platforms and AI-powered tooling. You will guide backend development vision, balance platform reliability with innovation, and mentor a high-performing team of Product Managers.

You will partner with senior engineers and the Backend Advisory Board, ensuring alignment with Core Infrastructure goals while delivering shared infrastructure initiatives across studios.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product organizations that build internal developer platforms, infrastructure products, or engineering tools at scale.
• Ability to coach Product Managers across levels and build strong leadership teams.
• Deep understanding of how AI and large language models transform software development.
• Experience defining success metrics for internal platform products focused on developer productivity, reliability, adoption, and engineering effectiveness.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical and strategic concepts.
• Commitment to inclusive product development and diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product strategy for BEAT and define the vision for agent-native backend development across Spotify's platform.
• Shape how AI and LLM-powered capabilities transform the software development lifecycle.
• Stay close to the product by using and evaluating BEAT's developer tools.
• Lead and develop a team of Product Managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Partner with the Engineering Area Lead to align priorities.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior engineers and the Backend Advisory Board.
• Collaborate across Product Areas, studios, and the Platform Mission to deliver shared infrastructure initiatives.
• Own delivery against Core Infrastructure's strategic commitments.

Skills

Product leadership

AI/LLM expertise

Metrics-driven

Communication

Inclusive leadership

Team mentoring

Tools

BEAT Developer Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the product strategy for BEAT and define the vision for agent-native backend development across Spotify's platform.
• Shape how AI and LLM-powered capabilities transform the software development lifecycle.
• Stay close to the product by using and evaluating BEAT's developer tools.
• Lead and develop a team of Product Managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Partner closely with the Engineering Area Lead to align priorities.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior engineers and the Backend Advisory Board.
• Collaborate across Product Areas, studios, and the broader Platform Mission to deliver shared infrastructure initiatives.
• Own delivery against Core Infrastructure's strategic commitments.

Requirements

• Experience leading product organizations that build internal developer platforms, infrastructure products, or engineering tools at scale.
• Successfully developed and coached Product Managers across different levels of experience while building strong, collaborative leadership teams.
• Deep understanding of how AI and large language models are transforming software development.
• Experience defining meaningful success metrics for internal platform products focused on developer productivity, reliability, adoption, and engineering effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts clearly.
• Care about creating inclusive products and fostering an environment where diverse perspectives contribute to better decisions and stronger outcomes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading product strategy for internal developer platforms and infrastructure products, with a strong focus on AI and large language models. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams of Product Managers while fostering collaboration and inclusivity.

Tools & Technologies

• BEAT Developer Tools