Spotify interview process
How Spotify runs interviews, by role: sourced process facts, what each stage tests, and how to prepare.
How Spotify hires
- The first step is a video or telephone interview with a recruiter about the candidate, the role, and their background; the second interview is with one or two members of the team; the final round usually involves meeting multiple band members across the business. [Source]
- When there are multiple interviewers, one leads and the others shadow. [Source]
- Spotify uses Google Meet and Zoom for video interviews and CoderPad and Mural for the more technical parts. [Source]
- Interviewers assess whether the candidate's values align with Spotify's, whether they take ownership of their work, and whether they are adaptable, collaborative, and driven. [Source]
Facts verified 2026-09-03