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      <Title>Engineering Manager, Subscriptions Lifecycle Engine</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>The Subscriptions team is part of Spotify&#39;s broader mission to build seamless, scalable experiences that support how users access and pay for Spotify. This includes enabling sustainable growth through reliable, flexible, and innovative subscription and commerce systems.</p>
<p>Spotify&#39;s Subscriptions Lifecycle Engine (SLE) powers the commerce systems behind every subscription product we offer. From Premium plans to add-ons and new tiers, over 90% of Spotify&#39;s revenue flows through this area. You&#39;ll lead teams working at the heart of Spotify&#39;s business, shaping systems that directly impact millions of users and our global revenue engine.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li>Lead, support, and grow a team of engineers at different stages of their careers, creating an environment where people can do their best work</li>
<li>Own delivery and technical direction for 1–2 squads focused on subscription management, order processing, or third-party integrations</li>
<li>Partner closely with Product Managers to shape priorities and translate business goals into clear, actionable engineering plans</li>
<li>Ensure reliability and operational excellence for high-scale, revenue-critical systems, including on-call practices and incident response</li>
<li>Collaborate with other Engineering Managers across SLE to align on ways of working, technical standards, and team health</li>
<li>Navigate compliance requirements such as SOX controls and financial reporting accuracy</li>
<li>Contribute to the evolution of Spotify&#39;s commerce platform as we scale our subscriber base and revenue</li>
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<p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You have experience leading software engineering teams, including hiring, coaching, and supporting performance and growth</li>
<li>You are experienced with backend or distributed systems and can contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions</li>
<li>You understand how to operate in complex, high-impact domains where changes can affect revenue and financial reporting</li>
<li>You are comfortable balancing multiple priorities and working with a range of stakeholders</li>
<li>You collaborate effectively in distributed teams and across time zones</li>
<li>You care about building inclusive teams and creating an environment where people feel supported and empowered</li>
<li>You have worked on e-commerce, payments, or subscription systems, or are excited to learn in this space</li>
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<p><strong>Where You&#39;ll Be</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>This role is based in London or Stockholm</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>hybrid</Workarrangement>
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      <Skills>backend or distributed systems, technical discussions and architectural decisions, e-commerce, payments, or subscription systems</Skills>
      <Category>Engineering</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Spotify</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/spotify.com.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Spotify is a music streaming service that offers a range of subscription plans to users worldwide.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.spotify.com</Employerwebsite>
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      <Compensationmin></Compensationmin>
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      <Applyto>https://jobs.lever.co/spotify/95ee28cc-1339-48ea-993d-4efc3ea6db2c</Applyto>
      <Location>London</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-24</Postedate>
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