Interview
Questions

Why do you want to work at Spotify? What excites you about our mission of unlocking the potential of human creativity?

Describe a time when you had to resolve a conflict within your engineering team. How did you approach it and what was the outcome?

Tell me about a technical project where you had to deliver results under tight deadlines or resource constraints. How did you overcome the challenge?

Describe a project where unexpected changes, such as shifting requirements or team dynamics, required you to adapt your approach. How did you handle it?

Can you give an example of a time you failed and what you learned from it? How did you apply those lessons going forward?

How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? Walk me through your approach to managing competing deadlines.

What motivates you to work in software engineering? What keeps you passionate about building technology?

How would you approach collaborating with a cross-functional team to solve a complex technical challenge? Give me a specific example.

Spotify values being innovative and taking risks. Tell me about a time you proposed a novel solution or tried something that hadn't been done before.

Tell me about a time you had to handle a real-time service outage or production incident. What was your approach and what did you learn?

Describe a situation where you had to give or receive difficult feedback. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?

Spotify values transparency and openness. Tell me about a time you had to share difficult news with your team or stakeholders.

Tell me about a project you are particularly proud of. What was your contribution and what impact did it have?

How do you stay current with new technologies and engineering practices? Give me an example of something you learned and applied recently.

Spotify encourages a playful culture where teams celebrate successes. How do you contribute to a positive team environment?